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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,975.49, 17,983.25 and 7,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,975.49, 17,983.25 and 7,483 is: 11,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,975.49 : 17,983.25 = 7,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,975.49/17,983.25 = 7,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,975.49x = 17,983.25 × 7,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,975.49x = 134,568,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,568,659.75/11,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.01

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