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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.78, 10,774.62 and 2,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.78, 10,774.62 and 2,502.60 is: 3,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.78 : 10,774.62 = 2,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.78/10,774.62 = 2,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.78x = 10,774.62 × 2,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.78x = 26,964,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,523.61/7,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.05

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