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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,528.67, 11,292.09 and 1,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,528.67, 11,292.09 and 1,982.44 is: 2,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,528.67 : 11,292.09 = 1,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,528.67/11,292.09 = 1,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,528.67x = 11,292.09 × 1,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,528.67x = 22,385,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,385,890.90/7,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.42

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