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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.96, 10,710.66 and 2,459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.96, 10,710.66 and 2,459.35 is: 3,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.96 : 10,710.66 = 2,459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.96/10,710.66 = 2,459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.96x = 10,710.66 × 2,459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.96x = 26,341,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,341,261.67/7,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.27

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