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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.83, 10,775.37 and 2,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.83, 10,775.37 and 2,502.39 is: 3,753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.83 : 10,775.37 = 2,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.83/10,775.37 = 2,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.83x = 10,775.37 × 2,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.83x = 26,964,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,178.13/7,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.45

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