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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.81, 10,709.94 and 2,987.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.81, 10,709.94 and 2,987.01 is: 4,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.81 : 10,709.94 = 2,987.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.81/10,709.94 = 2,987.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.81x = 10,709.94 × 2,987.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.81x = 31,990,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,990,697.88/7,143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.10

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