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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.16, 11,263.81 and 1,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.16, 11,263.81 and 1,962.53 is: 2,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.16 : 11,263.81 = 1,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.16/11,263.81 = 1,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.16x = 11,263.81 × 1,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.16x = 22,105,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,549.73/7,509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.81

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