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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.12, 11,978.01 and 2,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.12, 11,978.01 and 2,141.71 is: 3,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.12 : 11,978.01 = 2,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.12/11,978.01 = 2,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.12x = 11,978.01 × 2,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.12x = 25,653,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653,393.85/7,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.65

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