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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.83, 7,199.24 and 2,826.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.83, 7,199.24 and 2,826.81 is: 3,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.83 : 7,199.24 = 2,826.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.83/7,199.24 = 2,826.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.83x = 7,199.24 × 2,826.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.83x = 20,350,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350,883.62/5,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.01

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