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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.45, 10,711.10 and 2,757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.45, 10,711.10 and 2,757.93 is: 4,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.45 : 10,711.10 = 2,757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.45/10,711.10 = 2,757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.45x = 10,711.10 × 2,757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.45x = 29,540,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,450.23/7,140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.06

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