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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.60, 7,208.51 and 2,865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.60, 7,208.51 and 2,865.74 is: 3,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.60 : 7,208.51 = 2,865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.60/7,208.51 = 2,865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.60x = 7,208.51 × 2,865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.60x = 20,657,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657,665.08/5,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.68

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