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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.63, 10,776.93 and 2,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.63, 10,776.93 and 2,254.64 is: 3,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.63 : 10,776.93 = 2,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.63/10,776.93 = 2,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.63x = 10,776.93 × 2,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.63x = 24,298,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298,115.94/7,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.96

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