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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.62, 10,873.76 and 2,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.62, 10,873.76 and 2,567.63 is: 3,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.62 : 10,873.76 = 2,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.62/10,873.76 = 2,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.62x = 10,873.76 × 2,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.62x = 27,919,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,725.18/7,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.73

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