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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.08, 10,708.13 and 2,763.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.08, 10,708.13 and 2,763.81 is: 4,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.08 : 10,708.13 = 2,763.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.08/10,708.13 = 2,763.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.08x = 10,708.13 × 2,763.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.08x = 29,595,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,243.68/7,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.21

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