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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.92, 10,716.24 and 2,464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.92, 10,716.24 and 2,464.73 is: 3,696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.92 : 10,716.24 = 2,464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.92/10,716.24 = 2,464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.92x = 10,716.24 × 2,464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.92x = 26,412,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,584.63/7,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.18

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