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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.83, 10,773.88 and 2,501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.83, 10,773.88 and 2,501.39 is: 3,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.83 : 10,773.88 = 2,501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.83/10,773.88 = 2,501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.83x = 10,773.88 × 2,501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.83x = 26,949,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949,609.32/7,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.95

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