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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.55, 10,874.06 and 2,567.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.55, 10,874.06 and 2,567.37 is: 3,852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.55 : 10,874.06 = 2,567.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.55/10,874.06 = 2,567.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.55x = 10,874.06 × 2,567.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.55x = 27,917,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917,735.42/7,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.02

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