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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.11, 10,712.29 and 2,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.11, 10,712.29 and 2,463 is: 3,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.11 : 10,712.29 = 2,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.11/10,712.29 = 2,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.11x = 10,712.29 × 2,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.11x = 26,384,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384,364.11/7,143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.68

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