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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.73, 10,772.60 and 2,251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.73, 10,772.60 and 2,251.49 is: 3,377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.73 : 10,772.60 = 2,251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.73/10,772.60 = 2,251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.73x = 10,772.60 × 2,251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.73x = 24,254,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,254,336.05/7,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.23

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