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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.06, 11,295.62 and 1,984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.06, 11,295.62 and 1,984.83 is: 2,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.06 : 11,295.62 = 1,984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.06/11,295.62 = 1,984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.06x = 11,295.62 × 1,984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.06x = 22,419,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,819.04/7,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.98

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