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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.74, 10,720.83 and 2,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.74, 10,720.83 and 2,466.14 is: 3,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.74 : 10,720.83 = 2,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.74/10,720.83 = 2,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.74x = 10,720.83 × 2,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.74x = 26,439,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439,014.09/7,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.45

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