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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.95, 10,763.15 and 2,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.95, 10,763.15 and 2,246.27 is: 3,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.95 : 10,763.15 = 2,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.95/10,763.15 = 2,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.95x = 10,763.15 × 2,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.95x = 24,176,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,875.90/7,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.21

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