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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.51, 7,205.62 and 2,863.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.51, 7,205.62 and 2,863.65 is: 3,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.51 : 7,205.62 = 2,863.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.51/7,205.62 = 2,863.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.51x = 7,205.62 × 2,863.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.51x = 20,634,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634,373.71/5,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.80

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