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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.38, 10,718.78 and 2,464.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.38, 10,718.78 and 2,464.77 is: 3,697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.38 : 10,718.78 = 2,464.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.38/10,718.78 = 2,464.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.38x = 10,718.78 × 2,464.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.38x = 26,419,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,327.38/7,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.40

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