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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.61, 11,296.56 and 1,983.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.61, 11,296.56 and 1,983.91 is: 2,976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.61 : 11,296.56 = 1,983.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.61/11,296.56 = 1,983.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.61x = 11,296.56 × 1,983.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.61x = 22,411,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,301.87/7,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.03

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