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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.77, 10,775.65 and 2,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.77, 10,775.65 and 2,253.84 is: 3,380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.77 : 10,775.65 = 2,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.77/10,775.65 = 2,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.77x = 10,775.65 × 2,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.77x = 24,286,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286,591.00/7,183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.76

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