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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.22, 10,711.05 and 2,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.22, 10,711.05 and 2,459.62 is: 3,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.22 : 10,711.05 = 2,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.22/10,711.05 = 2,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.22x = 10,711.05 × 2,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.22x = 26,345,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345,070.55/7,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.67

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