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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.23, 10,773.28 and 2,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.23, 10,773.28 and 2,252.22 is: 3,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.23 : 10,773.28 = 2,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.23/10,773.28 = 2,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.23x = 10,773.28 × 2,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.23x = 24,263,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,263,759.10/7,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.84

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