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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.93, 11,314.97 and 1,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.93, 11,314.97 and 1,996.13 is: 2,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.93 : 11,314.97 = 1,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.93/11,314.97 = 1,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.93x = 11,314.97 × 1,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.93x = 22,586,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,184.34/7,542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.35

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