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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.65, 11,284.02 and 1,976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.65, 11,284.02 and 1,976.04 is: 2,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.65 : 11,284.02 = 1,976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.65/11,284.02 = 1,976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.65x = 11,284.02 × 1,976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.65x = 22,297,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,674.88/7,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.07

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