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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.25, 10,777.46 and 2,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.25, 10,777.46 and 2,568.33 is: 3,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.25 : 10,777.46 = 2,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.25/10,777.46 = 2,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.25x = 10,777.46 × 2,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.25x = 27,680,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,061.00/7,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.88

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