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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.11, 11,296.73 and 1,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.11, 11,296.73 and 1,985.24 is: 2,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.11 : 11,296.73 = 1,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.11/11,296.73 = 1,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.11x = 11,296.73 × 1,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.11x = 22,426,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,753.47/7,531.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.88

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