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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,144.67, 10,717.72 and 2,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,144.67, 10,717.72 and 2,464.05 is: 3,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,144.67 : 10,717.72 = 2,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,144.67/10,717.72 = 2,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,144.67x = 10,717.72 × 2,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,144.67x = 26,409,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,032.00/7,144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.33

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