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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.04, 10,773.06 and 2,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.04, 10,773.06 and 2,251.71 is: 3,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.04 : 10,773.06 = 2,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.04/10,773.06 = 2,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.04x = 10,773.06 × 2,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.04x = 24,257,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257,806.93/7,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.57

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