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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.24, 10,875.59 and 2,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.24, 10,875.59 and 2,569.66 is: 3,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.24 : 10,875.59 = 2,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.24/10,875.59 = 2,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.24x = 10,875.59 × 2,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.24x = 27,946,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,946,501.37/7,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.10

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