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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.26, 10,711.59 and 1,947.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.26, 10,711.59 and 1,947.14 is: 2,920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.26 : 10,711.59 = 1,947.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.26/10,711.59 = 1,947.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.26x = 10,711.59 × 1,947.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.26x = 20,856,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,955.61/7,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.63

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