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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.96, 11,249.09 and 1,952.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.96, 11,249.09 and 1,952.31 is: 2,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.96 : 11,249.09 = 1,952.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.96/11,249.09 = 1,952.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.96x = 11,249.09 × 1,952.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.96x = 21,961,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961,729.99/7,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.64

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