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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.22, 7,206.62 and 2,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.22, 7,206.62 and 2,864.36 is: 3,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.22 : 7,206.62 = 2,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.22/7,206.62 = 2,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.22x = 7,206.62 × 2,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.22x = 20,642,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,354.06/5,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.79

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