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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.44, 10,710.70 and 2,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.44, 10,710.70 and 2,523.44 is: 3,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.44 : 10,710.70 = 2,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.44/10,710.70 = 2,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.44x = 10,710.70 × 2,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.44x = 27,027,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,808.81/7,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.17

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