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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.80, 10,874.43 and 2,567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.80, 10,874.43 and 2,567.62 is: 3,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.80 : 10,874.43 = 2,567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.80/10,874.43 = 2,567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.80x = 10,874.43 × 2,567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.80x = 27,921,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,403.96/7,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.40

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