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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.75, 11,068.45 and 2,183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.75, 11,068.45 and 2,183.63 is: 3,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.75 : 11,068.45 = 2,183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.75/11,068.45 = 2,183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.75x = 11,068.45 × 2,183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.75x = 24,169,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,169,338.67/7,377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.98

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