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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.41, 11,255.25 and 1,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.41, 11,255.25 and 1,956.42 is: 2,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.41 : 11,255.25 = 1,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.41/11,255.25 = 1,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.41x = 11,255.25 × 1,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.41x = 22,019,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,996.21/7,503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.67

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