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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.32, 7,209.68 and 2,866.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.32, 7,209.68 and 2,866.61 is: 3,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.32 : 7,209.68 = 2,866.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.32/7,209.68 = 2,866.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.32x = 7,209.68 × 2,866.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.32x = 20,667,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,667,344.48/5,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.99

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