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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.16, 10,775.52 and 2,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.16, 10,775.52 and 2,253.60 is: 3,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.16 : 10,775.52 = 2,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.16/10,775.52 = 2,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.16x = 10,775.52 × 2,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.16x = 24,283,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283,711.87/7,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.17

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