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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.98, 10,876.65 and 2,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.98, 10,876.65 and 2,569.74 is: 3,855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.98 : 10,876.65 = 2,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.98/10,876.65 = 2,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.98x = 10,876.65 × 2,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.98x = 27,950,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950,162.57/7,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.21

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