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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.40, 10,711.45 and 2,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.40, 10,711.45 and 2,762.11 is: 4,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.40 : 10,711.45 = 2,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.40/10,711.45 = 2,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.40x = 10,711.45 × 2,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.40x = 29,586,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586,203.16/7,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.75

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