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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.66, 7,207.36 and 2,864.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.66, 7,207.36 and 2,864.77 is: 3,953.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.66 : 7,207.36 = 2,864.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.66/7,207.36 = 2,864.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.66x = 7,207.36 × 2,864.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.66x = 20,647,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,403.53/5,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.43

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