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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.06, 11,968.60 and 2,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.06, 11,968.60 and 2,135.52 is: 3,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.06 : 11,968.60 = 2,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.06/11,968.60 = 2,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.06x = 11,968.60 × 2,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.06x = 25,559,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559,114.15/7,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.27

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