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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.44, 10,712.20 and 2,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.44, 10,712.20 and 2,524.44 is: 3,786.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.44 : 10,712.20 = 2,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.44/10,712.20 = 2,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.44x = 10,712.20 × 2,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.44x = 27,042,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042,306.17/7,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.67

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