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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.68, 7,210.38 and 2,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.68, 7,210.38 and 2,867.16 is: 3,956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.68 : 7,210.38 = 2,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.68/7,210.38 = 2,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.68x = 7,210.38 × 2,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.68x = 20,673,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,313.12/5,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.86

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