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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.76, 11,964.21 and 2,133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.76, 11,964.21 and 2,133.83 is: 3,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.76 : 11,964.21 = 2,133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.76/11,964.21 = 2,133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.76x = 11,964.21 × 2,133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.76x = 25,529,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529,530.40/7,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.49

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