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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.91, 10,709.91 and 1,945.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.91, 10,709.91 and 1,945.83 is: 2,918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.91 : 10,709.91 = 1,945.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.91/10,709.91 = 1,945.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.91x = 10,709.91 × 1,945.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.91x = 20,839,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839,664.18/7,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.76

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