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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.03, 10,873.59 and 2,569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.03, 10,873.59 and 2,569.15 is: 3,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.03 : 10,873.59 = 2,569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.03/10,873.59 = 2,569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.03x = 10,873.59 × 2,569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.03x = 27,935,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935,902.16/7,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.74

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