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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.40, 10,718.10 and 2,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.40, 10,718.10 and 2,528.40 is: 3,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.40 : 10,718.10 = 2,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.40/10,718.10 = 2,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.40x = 10,718.10 × 2,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.40x = 27,099,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099,644.04/7,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.60

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