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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.76, 10,719.35 and 2,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.76, 10,719.35 and 2,465.16 is: 3,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.76 : 10,719.35 = 2,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.76/10,719.35 = 2,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.76x = 10,719.35 × 2,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.76x = 26,424,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424,912.85/7,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.98

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