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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.68, 7,208.84 and 2,865.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.68, 7,208.84 and 2,865.81 is: 3,954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.68 : 7,208.84 = 2,865.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.68/7,208.84 = 2,865.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.68x = 7,208.84 × 2,865.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.68x = 20,659,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659,165.76/5,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.91

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