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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.45, 11,253.37 and 1,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.45, 11,253.37 and 1,955.84 is: 2,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.45 : 11,253.37 = 1,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.45/11,253.37 = 1,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.45x = 11,253.37 × 1,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.45x = 22,009,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,725.13/7,502.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.67

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