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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.69, 7,210.25 and 2,866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.69, 7,210.25 and 2,866.96 is: 3,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.69 : 7,210.25 = 2,866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.69/7,210.25 = 2,866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.69x = 7,210.25 × 2,866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.69x = 20,671,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,498.34/5,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.50

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