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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.91, 10,881.09 and 2,573.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.91, 10,881.09 and 2,573.85 is: 3,860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.91 : 10,881.09 = 2,573.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.91/10,881.09 = 2,573.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.91x = 10,881.09 × 2,573.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.91x = 28,006,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,293.50/7,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.85

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