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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.73, 10,873.95 and 2,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.73, 10,873.95 and 2,567.76 is: 3,851.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.73 : 10,873.95 = 2,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.73/10,873.95 = 2,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.73x = 10,873.95 × 2,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.73x = 27,921,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,693.85/7,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.94

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