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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.92, 11,271.92 and 1,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.92, 11,271.92 and 1,968.14 is: 2,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.92 : 11,271.92 = 1,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.92/11,271.92 = 1,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.92x = 11,271.92 × 1,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.92x = 22,184,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184,749.73/7,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.09

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