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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.01, 11,252.82 and 1,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.01, 11,252.82 and 1,955.16 is: 2,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.01 : 11,252.82 = 1,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.01/11,252.82 = 1,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.01x = 11,252.82 × 1,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.01x = 22,001,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,063.55/7,502.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.69

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