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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.26, 10,711.10 and 2,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.26, 10,711.10 and 2,459.66 is: 3,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.26 : 10,711.10 = 2,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.26/10,711.10 = 2,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.26x = 10,711.10 × 2,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.26x = 26,345,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345,598.37/7,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.73

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