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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.54, 11,287.41 and 1,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.54, 11,287.41 and 1,979.32 is: 2,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.54 : 11,287.41 = 1,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.54/11,287.41 = 1,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.54x = 11,287.41 × 1,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.54x = 22,341,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,330.03/7,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.74

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