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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.04, 10,710.72 and 2,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.04, 10,710.72 and 2,525.44 is: 3,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.04 : 10,710.72 = 2,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.04/10,710.72 = 2,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.04x = 10,710.72 × 2,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.04x = 27,049,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,280.72/7,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.80

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