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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.60, 11,284.41 and 1,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.60, 11,284.41 and 1,975.93 is: 2,964.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.60 : 11,284.41 = 1,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.60/11,284.41 = 1,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.60x = 11,284.41 × 1,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.60x = 22,297,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,194.37/7,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.03

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