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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.69, 10,774.03 and 2,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.69, 10,774.03 and 2,252.72 is: 3,379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.69 : 10,774.03 = 2,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.69/10,774.03 = 2,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.69x = 10,774.03 × 2,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.69x = 24,270,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,872.86/7,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.08

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