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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.60, 10,038.78 and 6,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.60, 10,038.78 and 6,162.60 is: 8,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.60 : 10,038.78 = 6,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.60/10,038.78 = 6,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.60x = 10,038.78 × 6,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.60x = 61,864,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864,985.63/7,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.57

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