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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.92, 11,284.31 and 1,976.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.92, 11,284.31 and 1,976.17 is: 2,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.92 : 11,284.31 = 1,976.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.92/11,284.31 = 1,976.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.92x = 11,284.31 × 1,976.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.92x = 22,299,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,648.59/7,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.23

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