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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.90, 10,883.16 and 2,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.90, 10,883.16 and 2,573.91 is: 3,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.90 : 10,883.16 = 2,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.90/10,883.16 = 2,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.90x = 10,883.16 × 2,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.90x = 28,012,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,274.36/7,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.15

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