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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.48, 11,246.93 and 1,950.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.48, 11,246.93 and 1,950.81 is: 2,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.48 : 11,246.93 = 1,950.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.48/11,246.93 = 1,950.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.48x = 11,246.93 × 1,950.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.48x = 21,940,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940,623.51/7,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.40

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