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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.94, 7,210.43 and 2,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.94, 7,210.43 and 2,867.10 is: 3,956.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.94 : 7,210.43 = 2,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.94/7,210.43 = 2,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.94x = 7,210.43 × 2,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.94x = 20,673,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,023.85/5,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.61

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