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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.19, 10,774.49 and 2,501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.19, 10,774.49 and 2,501.55 is: 3,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.19 : 10,774.49 = 2,501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.19/10,774.49 = 2,501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.19x = 10,774.49 × 2,501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.19x = 26,952,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952,912.95/7,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.27

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