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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.80, 10,721.46 and 2,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.80, 10,721.46 and 2,466.44 is: 3,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.80 : 10,721.46 = 2,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.80/10,721.46 = 2,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.80x = 10,721.46 × 2,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.80x = 26,443,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443,837.80/7,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.09

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