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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.18, 10,762.77 and 2,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.18, 10,762.77 and 2,248.97 is: 3,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.18 : 10,762.77 = 2,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.18/10,762.77 = 2,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.18x = 10,762.77 × 2,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.18x = 24,205,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205,101.47/7,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.45

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