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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.71, 7,205.94 and 2,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.71, 7,205.94 and 2,863.86 is: 3,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.71 : 7,205.94 = 2,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.71/7,205.94 = 2,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.71x = 7,205.94 × 2,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.71x = 20,636,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636,803.33/5,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.12

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