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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.89, 10,710.42 and 1,874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.89, 10,710.42 and 1,874.89 is: 2,812.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.89 : 10,710.42 = 1,874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.89/10,710.42 = 1,874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.89x = 10,710.42 × 1,874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.89x = 20,080,859.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,859.35/7,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.49

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