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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.26, 7,209.68 and 2,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.26, 7,209.68 and 2,986.16 is: 4,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.26 : 7,209.68 = 2,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.26/7,209.68 = 2,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.26x = 7,209.68 × 2,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.26x = 21,529,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529,258.03/5,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.02

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