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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.08, 10,721.76 and 2,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.08, 10,721.76 and 2,468.08 is: 3,702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.08 : 10,721.76 = 2,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.08/10,721.76 = 2,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.08x = 10,721.76 × 2,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.08x = 26,462,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,161.42/7,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.00

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