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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.48, 10,875.90 and 2,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.48, 10,875.90 and 2,569.24 is: 3,854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.48 : 10,875.90 = 2,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.48/10,875.90 = 2,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.48x = 10,875.90 × 2,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.48x = 27,942,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942,797.32/7,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.46

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