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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.73, 10,775.60 and 2,253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.73, 10,775.60 and 2,253.39 is: 3,380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.73 : 10,775.60 = 2,253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.73/10,775.60 = 2,253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.73x = 10,775.60 × 2,253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.73x = 24,281,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,618.02/7,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.09

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