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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.60, 11,255.40 and 2,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.60, 11,255.40 and 2,573.40 is: 3,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.60 : 11,255.40 = 2,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.60/11,255.40 = 2,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.60x = 11,255.40 × 2,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.60x = 28,964,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964,646.36/7,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.10

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