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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.60, 7,205.52 and 2,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.60, 7,205.52 and 2,863.70 is: 3,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.60 : 7,205.52 = 2,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.60/7,205.52 = 2,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.60x = 7,205.52 × 2,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.60x = 20,634,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634,447.62/5,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.75

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