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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.39, 11,285.03 and 1,976.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.39, 11,285.03 and 1,976.65 is: 2,964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.39 : 11,285.03 = 1,976.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.39/11,285.03 = 1,976.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.39x = 11,285.03 × 1,976.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.39x = 22,306,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306,531.28/7,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.96

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