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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.02, 7,204.06 and 2,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.02, 7,204.06 and 2,862.32 is: 3,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.02 : 7,204.06 = 2,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.02/7,204.06 = 2,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.02x = 7,204.06 × 2,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.02x = 20,620,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620,325.02/5,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.24

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