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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.05, 11,275.25 and 1,970.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.05, 11,275.25 and 1,970.27 is: 2,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.05 : 11,275.25 = 1,970.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.05/11,275.25 = 1,970.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.05x = 11,275.25 × 1,970.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.05x = 22,215,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,276.97/7,517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.32

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