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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.52, 10,773.78 and 2,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.52, 10,773.78 and 2,252.59 is: 3,378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.52 : 10,773.78 = 2,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.52/10,773.78 = 2,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.52x = 10,773.78 × 2,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.52x = 24,268,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268,843.96/7,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.88

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