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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.06, 11,294.26 and 1,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.06, 11,294.26 and 1,982.30 is: 2,973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.06 : 11,294.26 = 1,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.06/11,294.26 = 1,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.06x = 11,294.26 × 1,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.06x = 22,388,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,388,611.60/7,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.63

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