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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.69, 11,964.20 and 2,133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.69, 11,964.20 and 2,133.89 is: 3,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.69 : 11,964.20 = 2,133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.69/11,964.20 = 2,133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.69x = 11,964.20 × 2,133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.69x = 25,530,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530,276.07/7,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.61

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