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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,142.46, 10,711.96 and 2,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,142.46, 10,711.96 and 2,757.12 is: 4,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,142.46 : 10,711.96 = 2,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,142.46/10,711.96 = 2,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,142.46x = 10,711.96 × 2,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,142.46x = 29,534,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534,159.16/7,142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.01

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