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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.33, 7,209.57 and 2,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.33, 7,209.57 and 2,866.42 is: 3,955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.33 : 7,209.57 = 2,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.33/7,209.57 = 2,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.33x = 7,209.57 × 2,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.33x = 20,665,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,655.64/5,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.66

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