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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.13, 10,765.17 and 2,563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.13, 10,765.17 and 2,563.05 is: 3,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.13 : 10,765.17 = 2,563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.13/10,765.17 = 2,563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.13x = 10,765.17 × 2,563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.13x = 27,591,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,668.97/7,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.25

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