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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.64, 7,205.96 and 2,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.64, 7,205.96 and 2,863.72 is: 3,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.64 : 7,205.96 = 2,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.64/7,205.96 = 2,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.64x = 7,205.96 × 2,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.64x = 20,635,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,851.77/5,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.99

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