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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.84, 11,065.14 and 2,182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.84, 11,065.14 and 2,182.50 is: 3,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.84 : 11,065.14 = 2,182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.84/11,065.14 = 2,182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.84x = 11,065.14 × 2,182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.84x = 24,149,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,149,668.05/7,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.27

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