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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.08, 7,210.73 and 2,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.08, 7,210.73 and 2,867.22 is: 3,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.08 : 7,210.73 = 2,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.08/7,210.73 = 2,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.08x = 7,210.73 × 2,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.08x = 20,674,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,749.27/5,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.83

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