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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.23, 7,205.37 and 2,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.23, 7,205.37 and 2,863.22 is: 3,951.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.23 : 7,205.37 = 2,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.23/7,205.37 = 2,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.23x = 7,205.37 × 2,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.23x = 20,630,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,630,523.46/5,221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.28

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