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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.32, 10,774.64 and 2,504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.32, 10,774.64 and 2,504.38 is: 3,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.32 : 10,774.64 = 2,504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.32/10,774.64 = 2,504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.32x = 10,774.64 × 2,504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.32x = 26,983,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,983,792.92/7,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.45

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