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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.18, 7,204.01 and 2,862.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.18, 7,204.01 and 2,862.27 is: 3,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.18 : 7,204.01 = 2,862.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.18/7,204.01 = 2,862.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.18x = 7,204.01 × 2,862.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.18x = 20,619,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619,807.39/5,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.02

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