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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.30, 11,266.94 and 1,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.30, 11,266.94 and 1,964.62 is: 2,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.30 : 11,266.94 = 1,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.30/11,266.94 = 1,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.30x = 11,266.94 × 1,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.30x = 22,135,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,255.66/7,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.93

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