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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.98, 7,210.40 and 2,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.98, 7,210.40 and 2,867.06 is: 3,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.98 : 7,210.40 = 2,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.98/7,210.40 = 2,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.98x = 7,210.40 × 2,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.98x = 20,672,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,649.42/5,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.50

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