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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.48, 10,879.09 and 2,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.48, 10,879.09 and 2,569.47 is: 3,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.48 : 10,879.09 = 2,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.48/10,879.09 = 2,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.48x = 10,879.09 × 2,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.48x = 27,953,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953,495.38/7,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.93

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