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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.01, 7,210.65 and 2,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.01, 7,210.65 and 2,867.16 is: 3,956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.01 : 7,210.65 = 2,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.01/7,210.65 = 2,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.01x = 7,210.65 × 2,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.01x = 20,674,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,087.25/5,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.76

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