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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.64, 10,547.25 and 1,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.64, 10,547.25 and 1,837.53 is: 2,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.64 : 10,547.25 = 1,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.64/10,547.25 = 1,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.64x = 10,547.25 × 1,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.64x = 19,380,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380,888.29/7,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.24

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