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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.58, 10,709.26 and 1,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.58, 10,709.26 and 1,945.44 is: 2,918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.58 : 10,709.26 = 1,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.58/10,709.26 = 1,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.58x = 10,709.26 × 1,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.58x = 20,834,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,222.77/7,139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.13

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