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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.82, 10,871.64 and 2,566.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.82, 10,871.64 and 2,566.31 is: 3,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.82 : 10,871.64 = 2,566.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.82/10,871.64 = 2,566.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.82x = 10,871.64 × 2,566.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.82x = 27,899,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899,998.45/7,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.96

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