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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.48, 11,253.06 and 2,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.48, 11,253.06 and 2,573.10 is: 3,858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.48 : 11,253.06 = 2,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.48/11,253.06 = 2,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.48x = 11,253.06 × 2,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.48x = 28,955,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955,248.69/7,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.91

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