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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.86, 11,255.91 and 2,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.86, 11,255.91 and 2,573.76 is: 3,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.86 : 11,255.91 = 2,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.86/11,255.91 = 2,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.86x = 11,255.91 × 2,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.86x = 28,970,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,970,010.92/7,504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.17

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