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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.35, 7,208.68 and 2,865.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.35, 7,208.68 and 2,865.95 is: 3,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.35 : 7,208.68 = 2,865.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.35/7,208.68 = 2,865.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.35x = 7,208.68 × 2,865.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.35x = 20,659,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659,673.24/5,223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.25

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