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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.36, 11,968.81 and 2,135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.36, 11,968.81 and 2,135.97 is: 3,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.36 : 11,968.81 = 2,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.36/11,968.81 = 2,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.36x = 11,968.81 × 2,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.36x = 25,565,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565,025.77/7,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.89

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