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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.73, 10,872.45 and 2,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.73, 10,872.45 and 2,566.76 is: 3,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.73 : 10,872.45 = 2,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.73/10,872.45 = 2,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.73x = 10,872.45 × 2,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.73x = 27,906,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906,996.94/7,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.45

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