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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.42, 10,718.49 and 2,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.42, 10,718.49 and 2,466.22 is: 3,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.42 : 10,718.49 = 2,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.42/10,718.49 = 2,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.42x = 10,718.49 × 2,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.42x = 26,434,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,154.41/7,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.42

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