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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.47, 10,773.60 and 2,502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.47, 10,773.60 and 2,502.59 is: 3,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.47 : 10,773.60 = 2,502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.47/10,773.60 = 2,502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.47x = 10,773.60 × 2,502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.47x = 26,961,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,961,849.76/7,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.84

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