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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.68, 10,775.93 and 2,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.68, 10,775.93 and 2,501.70 is: 3,752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.68 : 10,775.93 = 2,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.68/10,775.93 = 2,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.68x = 10,775.93 × 2,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.68x = 26,958,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958,131.57/7,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.69

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