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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.41, 11,193.39 and 1,915.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.41, 11,193.39 and 1,915.53 is: 2,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.41 : 11,193.39 = 1,915.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.41/11,193.39 = 1,915.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.41x = 11,193.39 × 1,915.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.41x = 21,441,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441,274.35/7,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.24

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