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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.18, 10,698.45 and 2,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.18, 10,698.45 and 2,457.66 is: 3,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.18 : 10,698.45 = 2,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.18/10,698.45 = 2,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.18x = 10,698.45 × 2,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.18x = 26,293,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,152.63/7,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.42

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