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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.54, 10,873.04 and 2,569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.54, 10,873.04 and 2,569.27 is: 3,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.54 : 10,873.04 = 2,569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.54/10,873.04 = 2,569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.54x = 10,873.04 × 2,569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.54x = 27,935,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935,755.84/7,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.98

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