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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.44, 10,842.48 and 3,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.44, 10,842.48 and 3,071.28 is: 4,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.44 : 10,842.48 = 3,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.44/10,842.48 = 3,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.44x = 10,842.48 × 3,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.44x = 33,300,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,291.97/7,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.84

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