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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.84, 11,267.76 and 1,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.84, 11,267.76 and 1,964.72 is: 2,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.84 : 11,267.76 = 1,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.84/11,267.76 = 1,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.84x = 11,267.76 × 1,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.84x = 22,137,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137,993.43/7,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.08

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