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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.28, 10,714.02 and 4,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.28, 10,714.02 and 4,023.76 is: 6,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.28 : 10,714.02 = 4,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.28/10,714.02 = 4,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.28x = 10,714.02 × 4,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.28x = 43,110,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,110,645.12/7,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.67

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