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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,986.79, 11,979.25 and 2,142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,986.79, 11,979.25 and 2,142.94 is: 3,214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,986.79 : 11,979.25 = 2,142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,986.79/11,979.25 = 2,142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,986.79x = 11,979.25 × 2,142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,986.79x = 25,670,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670,814.00/7,986.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.16

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