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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.52, 11,252.29 and 1,954.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.52, 11,252.29 and 1,954.85 is: 2,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.52 : 11,252.29 = 1,954.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.52/11,252.29 = 1,954.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.52x = 11,252.29 × 1,954.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.52x = 21,996,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,562.35/7,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.28

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