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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.54, 10,879.04 and 2,573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.54, 10,879.04 and 2,573.26 is: 3,859.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.54 : 10,879.04 = 2,573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.54/10,879.04 = 2,573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.54x = 10,879.04 × 2,573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.54x = 27,994,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,994,598.47/7,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.97

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