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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.55, 10,872.56 and 2,566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.55, 10,872.56 and 2,566.37 is: 3,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.55 : 10,872.56 = 2,566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.55/10,872.56 = 2,566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.55x = 10,872.56 × 2,566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.55x = 27,902,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,944.61/7,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.52

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