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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.05, 7,210.32 and 2,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.05, 7,210.32 and 2,867.14 is: 3,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.05 : 7,210.32 = 2,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.05/7,210.32 = 2,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.05x = 7,210.32 × 2,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.05x = 20,672,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,996.88/5,225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.52

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