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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.29, 7,207.91 and 2,865.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.29, 7,207.91 and 2,865.38 is: 3,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.29 : 7,207.91 = 2,865.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.29/7,207.91 = 2,865.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.29x = 7,207.91 × 2,865.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.29x = 20,653,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,404.85/5,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.10

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