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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.36, 10,713.52 and 2,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.36, 10,713.52 and 2,524.24 is: 3,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.36 : 10,713.52 = 2,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.36/10,713.52 = 2,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.36x = 10,713.52 × 2,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.36x = 27,043,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043,495.72/7,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.88

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