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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.07, 7,204.68 and 2,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.07, 7,204.68 and 2,863.22 is: 3,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.07 : 7,204.68 = 2,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.07/7,204.68 = 2,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.07x = 7,204.68 × 2,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.07x = 20,628,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628,547.85/5,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.02

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