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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.04, 10,777.92 and 2,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.04, 10,777.92 and 2,253.72 is: 3,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.04 : 10,777.92 = 2,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.04/10,777.92 = 2,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.04x = 10,777.92 × 2,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.04x = 24,290,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290,413.86/7,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.16

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