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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.48, 10,881.90 and 2,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.48, 10,881.90 and 2,573.24 is: 3,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.48 : 10,881.90 = 2,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.48/10,881.90 = 2,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.48x = 10,881.90 × 2,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.48x = 28,001,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,740.36/7,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.46

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