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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.24, 10,773.35 and 2,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.24, 10,773.35 and 2,252.26 is: 3,378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.24 : 10,773.35 = 2,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.24/10,773.35 = 2,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.24x = 10,773.35 × 2,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.24x = 24,264,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,264,347.99/7,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.38

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