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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.73, 7,210.24 and 2,866.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.73, 7,210.24 and 2,866.87 is: 3,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.73 : 7,210.24 = 2,866.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.73/7,210.24 = 2,866.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.73x = 7,210.24 × 2,866.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.73x = 20,670,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670,806.41/5,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.34

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