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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.34, 10,716.14 and 2,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.34, 10,716.14 and 2,464.52 is: 3,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.34 : 10,716.14 = 2,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.34/10,716.14 = 2,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.34x = 10,716.14 × 2,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.34x = 26,410,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410,141.35/7,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.17

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