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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.26, 11,256.39 and 2,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.26, 11,256.39 and 2,573.94 is: 3,860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.26 : 11,256.39 = 2,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.26/11,256.39 = 2,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.26x = 11,256.39 × 2,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.26x = 28,973,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973,272.48/7,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.91

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