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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.71, 10,775.97 and 2,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.71, 10,775.97 and 2,253.24 is: 3,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.71 : 10,775.97 = 2,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.71/10,775.97 = 2,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.71x = 10,775.97 × 2,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.71x = 24,280,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,846.64/7,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.99

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