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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.67, 11,293.59 and 1,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.67, 11,293.59 and 1,983.44 is: 2,974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.67 : 11,293.59 = 1,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.67/11,293.59 = 1,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.67x = 11,293.59 × 1,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.67x = 22,400,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,158.15/7,529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.92

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