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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.81, 10,773.87 and 2,503.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.81, 10,773.87 and 2,503.17 is: 3,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.81 : 10,773.87 = 2,503.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.81/10,773.87 = 2,503.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.81x = 10,773.87 × 2,503.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.81x = 26,968,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968,828.17/7,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.16

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