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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.98, 10,707.90 and 2,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.98, 10,707.90 and 2,756.42 is: 4,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.98 : 10,707.90 = 2,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.98/10,707.90 = 2,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.98x = 10,707.90 × 2,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.98x = 29,515,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515,469.72/7,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.83

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