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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.68, 11,966.32 and 2,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.68, 11,966.32 and 2,712.16 is: 4,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.68 : 11,966.32 = 2,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.68/11,966.32 = 2,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.68x = 11,966.32 × 2,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.68x = 32,454,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,560.89/7,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.68

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