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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.54, 10,877.54 and 2,572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.54, 10,877.54 and 2,572.26 is: 3,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.54 : 10,877.54 = 2,572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.54/10,877.54 = 2,572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.54x = 10,877.54 × 2,572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.54x = 27,979,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979,861.04/7,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.47

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