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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.74, 10,723.83 and 2,468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.74, 10,723.83 and 2,468.14 is: 3,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.74 : 10,723.83 = 2,468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.74/10,723.83 = 2,468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.74x = 10,723.83 × 2,468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.74x = 26,467,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,913.78/7,148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.46

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