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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.58, 7,209.93 and 2,866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.58, 7,209.93 and 2,866.74 is: 3,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.58 : 7,209.93 = 2,866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.58/7,209.93 = 2,866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.58x = 7,209.93 × 2,866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.58x = 20,668,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668,978.44/5,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.10

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