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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.27, 11,254.91 and 1,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.27, 11,254.91 and 1,956.60 is: 2,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.27 : 11,254.91 = 1,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.27/11,254.91 = 1,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.27x = 11,254.91 × 1,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.27x = 22,021,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,356.91/7,503.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.90

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