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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.48, 7,209.72 and 2,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.48, 7,209.72 and 2,987.26 is: 4,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.48 : 7,209.72 = 2,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.48/7,209.72 = 2,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.48x = 7,209.72 × 2,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.48x = 21,537,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,308.17/5,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.38

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