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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.99, 7,206.15 and 2,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.99, 7,206.15 and 2,864.08 is: 3,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.99 : 7,206.15 = 2,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.99/7,206.15 = 2,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.99x = 7,206.15 × 2,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.99x = 20,638,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,990.09/5,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.32

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