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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.44, 10,708.92 and 2,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.44, 10,708.92 and 2,141.84 is: 3,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.44 : 10,708.92 = 2,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.44/10,708.92 = 2,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.44x = 10,708.92 × 2,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.44x = 22,936,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,793.21/7,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.24

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