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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,142.46, 10,719.77 and 2,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,142.46, 10,719.77 and 2,763 is: 4,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,142.46 : 10,719.77 = 2,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,142.46/10,719.77 = 2,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,142.46x = 10,719.77 × 2,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,142.46x = 29,618,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,710.70/7,142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.85

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