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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.66, 11,964.08 and 2,133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.66, 11,964.08 and 2,133.72 is: 3,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.66 : 11,964.08 = 2,133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.66/11,964.08 = 2,133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.66x = 11,964.08 × 2,133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.66x = 25,527,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,527,996.78/7,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.34

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