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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.19, 10,775.99 and 2,502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.19, 10,775.99 and 2,502.55 is: 3,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.19 : 10,775.99 = 2,502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.19/10,775.99 = 2,502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.19x = 10,775.99 × 2,502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.19x = 26,967,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,967,453.77/7,182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.77

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