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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.56, 10,882.12 and 2,575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.56, 10,882.12 and 2,575.08 is: 3,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.56 : 10,882.12 = 2,575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.56/10,882.12 = 2,575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.56x = 10,882.12 × 2,575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.56x = 28,022,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,329.57/7,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.72

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