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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.92, 7,210.84 and 2,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.92, 7,210.84 and 2,867.52 is: 3,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.92 : 7,210.84 = 2,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.92/7,210.84 = 2,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.92x = 7,210.84 × 2,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.92x = 20,677,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,677,227.92/5,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.42

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