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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.29, 11,261.34 and 1,960.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.29, 11,261.34 and 1,960.65 is: 2,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.29 : 11,261.34 = 1,960.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.29/11,261.34 = 1,960.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.29x = 11,261.34 × 1,960.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.29x = 22,079,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079,546.27/7,507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.08

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