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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.26, 10,720.10 and 2,465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.26, 10,720.10 and 2,465.66 is: 3,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.26 : 10,720.10 = 2,465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.26/10,720.10 = 2,465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.26x = 10,720.10 × 2,465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.26x = 26,432,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432,121.77/7,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.73

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