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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.96, 11,245.44 and 1,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.96, 11,245.44 and 1,949.84 is: 2,924.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.96 : 11,245.44 = 1,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.96/11,245.44 = 1,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.96x = 11,245.44 × 1,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.96x = 21,926,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,752.50/7,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.75

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