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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.81, 10,772.09 and 2,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.81, 10,772.09 and 2,501.02 is: 3,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.81 : 10,772.09 = 2,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.81/10,772.09 = 2,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.81x = 10,772.09 × 2,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.81x = 26,941,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,212.53/7,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.31

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