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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.64, 10,881.79 and 2,573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.64, 10,881.79 and 2,573.09 is: 3,860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.64 : 10,881.79 = 2,573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.64/10,881.79 = 2,573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.64x = 10,881.79 × 2,573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.64x = 27,999,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,825.03/7,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.11

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