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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.52, 10,858.62 and 2,561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.52, 10,858.62 and 2,561.56 is: 3,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.52 : 10,858.62 = 2,561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.52/10,858.62 = 2,561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.52x = 10,858.62 × 2,561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.52x = 27,815,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815,006.65/7,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.51

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