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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.26, 11,316.90 and 1,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.26, 11,316.90 and 1,997.53 is: 2,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.26 : 11,316.90 = 1,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.26/11,316.90 = 1,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.26x = 11,316.90 × 1,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.26x = 22,605,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,878.88/7,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.43

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