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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,144.97, 10,714.47 and 2,701.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,144.97, 10,714.47 and 2,701.85 is: 4,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,144.97 : 10,714.47 = 2,701.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,144.97/10,714.47 = 2,701.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,144.97x = 10,714.47 × 2,701.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,144.97x = 28,948,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,837.20/7,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.64

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