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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.14, 11,298.42 and 1,986.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.14, 11,298.42 and 1,986.53 is: 2,979.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.14 : 11,298.42 = 1,986.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.14/11,298.42 = 1,986.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.14x = 11,298.42 × 1,986.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.14x = 22,444,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444,671.08/7,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.46

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