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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.51, 11,253.57 and 1,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.51, 11,253.57 and 1,955.66 is: 2,933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.51 : 11,253.57 = 1,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.51/11,253.57 = 1,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.51x = 11,253.57 × 1,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.51x = 22,008,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,156.71/7,502.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.44

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