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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.92, 10,871.46 and 2,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.92, 10,871.46 and 2,568.46 is: 3,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.92 : 10,871.46 = 2,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.92/10,871.46 = 2,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.92x = 10,871.46 × 2,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.92x = 27,922,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922,910.15/7,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.01

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