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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,984.77, 11,975.53 and 2,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,984.77, 11,975.53 and 2,140.01 is: 3,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,984.77 : 11,975.53 = 2,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,984.77/11,975.53 = 2,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,984.77x = 11,975.53 × 2,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,984.77x = 25,627,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,753.96/7,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.58

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