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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.65, 10,773.98 and 2,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.65, 10,773.98 and 2,252.67 is: 3,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.65 : 10,773.98 = 2,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.65/10,773.98 = 2,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.65x = 10,773.98 × 2,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.65x = 24,270,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,221.53/7,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.01

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