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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.14, 7,210.68 and 2,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.14, 7,210.68 and 2,867.29 is: 3,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.14 : 7,210.68 = 2,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.14/7,210.68 = 2,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.14x = 7,210.68 × 2,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.14x = 20,675,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,110.66/5,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.85

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