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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.65, 10,775.82 and 2,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.65, 10,775.82 and 2,253.33 is: 3,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.65 : 10,775.82 = 2,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.65/10,775.82 = 2,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.65x = 10,775.82 × 2,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.65x = 24,281,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,478.48/7,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.10

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