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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.37, 11,277.22 and 1,971.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.37, 11,277.22 and 1,971.59 is: 2,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.37 : 11,277.22 = 1,971.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.37/11,277.22 = 1,971.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.37x = 11,277.22 × 1,971.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.37x = 22,234,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,054.18/7,518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.30

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