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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.51, 11,258.69 and 1,959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.51, 11,258.69 and 1,959.03 is: 2,938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.51 : 11,258.69 = 1,959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.51/11,258.69 = 1,959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.51x = 11,258.69 × 1,959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.51x = 22,056,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,101.68/7,505.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.66

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