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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.83, 11,305.77 and 1,990.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.83, 11,305.77 and 1,990.11 is: 2,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.83 : 11,305.77 = 1,990.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.83/11,305.77 = 1,990.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.83x = 11,305.77 × 1,990.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.83x = 22,499,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,725.93/7,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.31

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