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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.64, 10,883.29 and 2,574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.64, 10,883.29 and 2,574.09 is: 3,861.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.64 : 10,883.29 = 2,574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.64/10,883.29 = 2,574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.64x = 10,883.29 × 2,574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.64x = 28,014,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,567.96/7,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.61

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