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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.86, 7,210.40 and 2,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.86, 7,210.40 and 2,867.22 is: 3,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.86 : 7,210.40 = 2,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.86/7,210.40 = 2,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.86x = 7,210.40 × 2,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.86x = 20,673,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,788.75/5,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.81

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