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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.90, 7,210.34 and 2,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.90, 7,210.34 and 2,867.08 is: 3,956.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.90 : 7,210.34 = 2,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.90/7,210.34 = 2,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.90x = 7,210.34 × 2,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.90x = 20,672,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,600.00/5,224.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.56

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