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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.40, 10,713.60 and 2,988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.40, 10,713.60 and 2,988.30 is: 4,480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.40 : 10,713.60 = 2,988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.40/10,713.60 = 2,988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.40x = 10,713.60 × 2,988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.40x = 32,015,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,450.88/7,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.57

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