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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.41, 10,775.13 and 2,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.41, 10,775.13 and 2,253.51 is: 3,380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.41 : 10,775.13 = 2,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.41/10,775.13 = 2,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.41x = 10,775.13 × 2,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.41x = 24,281,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,863.21/7,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.27

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