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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.30, 11,262.44 and 1,961.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.30, 11,262.44 and 1,961.62 is: 2,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.30 : 11,262.44 = 1,961.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.30/11,262.44 = 1,961.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.30x = 11,262.44 × 1,961.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.30x = 22,092,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,604.30/7,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.43

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