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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.48, 10,877.59 and 2,568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.48, 10,877.59 and 2,568.47 is: 3,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.48 : 10,877.59 = 2,568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.48/10,877.59 = 2,568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.48x = 10,877.59 × 2,568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.48x = 27,938,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,938,763.59/7,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.43

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