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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.77, 11,252.66 and 1,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.77, 11,252.66 and 1,955.10 is: 2,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.77 : 11,252.66 = 1,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.77/11,252.66 = 1,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.77x = 11,252.66 × 1,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.77x = 22,000,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,075.57/7,501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.65

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