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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.05, 7,206.63 and 2,864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.05, 7,206.63 and 2,864.27 is: 3,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.05 : 7,206.63 = 2,864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.05/7,206.63 = 2,864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.05x = 7,206.63 × 2,864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.05x = 20,641,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,734.11/5,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.80

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