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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.23, 7,195.72 and 2,856.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.23, 7,195.72 and 2,856.21 is: 3,941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.23 : 7,195.72 = 2,856.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.23/7,195.72 = 2,856.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.23x = 7,195.72 × 2,856.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.23x = 20,552,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552,487.42/5,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.62

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