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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.02, 11,270.20 and 1,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.02, 11,270.20 and 1,966.32 is: 2,949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.02 : 11,270.20 = 1,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.02/11,270.20 = 1,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.02x = 11,270.20 × 1,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.02x = 22,160,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,819.66/7,513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.66

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