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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.74, 10,722.33 and 2,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.74, 10,722.33 and 2,467.14 is: 3,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.74 : 10,722.33 = 2,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.74/10,722.33 = 2,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.74x = 10,722.33 × 2,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.74x = 26,453,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453,435.62/7,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.95

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