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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.63, 11,231.39 and 1,940.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.63, 11,231.39 and 1,940.96 is: 2,911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.63 : 11,231.39 = 1,940.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.63/11,231.39 = 1,940.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.63x = 11,231.39 × 1,940.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.63x = 21,799,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,678.73/7,487.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.43

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