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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.26, 10,858.10 and 3,078.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.26, 10,858.10 and 3,078.16 is: 4,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.26 : 10,858.10 = 3,078.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.26/10,858.10 = 3,078.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.26x = 10,858.10 × 3,078.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.26x = 33,422,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422,969.10/7,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.72

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