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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.87, 10,774.61 and 2,503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.87, 10,774.61 and 2,503.67 is: 3,754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.87 : 10,774.61 = 2,503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.87/10,774.61 = 2,503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.87x = 10,774.61 × 2,503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.87x = 26,976,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976,055.30/7,184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.57

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