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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.96, 7,206.28 and 2,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.96, 7,206.28 and 2,864.12 is: 3,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.96 : 7,206.28 = 2,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.96/7,206.28 = 2,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.96x = 7,206.28 × 2,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.96x = 20,639,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,650.67/5,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.47

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