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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.33, 11,964.50 and 2,132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.33, 11,964.50 and 2,132.93 is: 3,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.33 : 11,964.50 = 2,132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.33/11,964.50 = 2,132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.33x = 11,964.50 × 2,132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.33x = 25,519,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,468.23/7,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.40

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