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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.02, 10,774.52 and 2,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.02, 10,774.52 and 2,253.09 is: 3,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.02 : 10,774.52 = 2,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.02/10,774.52 = 2,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.02x = 10,774.52 × 2,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.02x = 24,275,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,963.27/7,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.63

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