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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.72, 7,197.80 and 2,857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.72, 7,197.80 and 2,857.72 is: 3,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.72 : 7,197.80 = 2,857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.72/7,197.80 = 2,857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.72x = 7,197.80 × 2,857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.72x = 20,569,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569,297.02/5,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.71

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