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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,142.36, 10,711.46 and 2,758.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,142.36, 10,711.46 and 2,758.84 is: 4,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,142.36 : 10,711.46 = 2,758.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,142.36/10,711.46 = 2,758.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,142.36x = 10,711.46 × 2,758.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,142.36x = 29,551,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551,204.31/7,142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.46

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