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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.52, 10,866.12 and 2,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.52, 10,866.12 and 2,566.56 is: 3,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.52 : 10,866.12 = 2,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.52/10,866.12 = 2,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.52x = 10,866.12 × 2,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.52x = 27,888,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888,548.95/7,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.01

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