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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.30, 11,250.96 and 1,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.30, 11,250.96 and 1,955.05 is: 2,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.30 : 11,250.96 = 1,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.30/11,250.96 = 1,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.30x = 11,250.96 × 1,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.30x = 21,996,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,189.35/7,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.32

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