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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,187.67, 10,782.32 and 2,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,187.67, 10,782.32 and 2,255.99 is: 3,384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,187.67 : 10,782.32 = 2,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,187.67/10,782.32 = 2,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,187.67x = 10,782.32 × 2,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,187.67x = 24,324,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,740.91/7,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.23

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