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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.10, 10,861.29 and 2,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.10, 10,861.29 and 2,859.30 is: 4,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.10 : 10,861.29 = 2,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.10/10,861.29 = 2,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.10x = 10,861.29 × 2,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.10x = 31,055,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055,686.50/7,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.03

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