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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.40, 11,964.26 and 2,133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.40, 11,964.26 and 2,133.01 is: 3,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.40 : 11,964.26 = 2,133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.40/11,964.26 = 2,133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.40x = 11,964.26 × 2,133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.40x = 25,519,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,860.86/7,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.42

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