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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,185.02, 10,777.52 and 2,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,185.02, 10,777.52 and 2,255.09 is: 3,382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,185.02 : 10,777.52 = 2,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,185.02/10,777.52 = 2,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,185.02x = 10,777.52 × 2,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,185.02x = 24,304,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,304,229.33/7,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.63

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