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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.18, 7,210.50 and 2,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.18, 7,210.50 and 2,867.27 is: 3,956.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.18 : 7,210.50 = 2,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.18/7,210.50 = 2,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.18x = 7,210.50 × 2,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.18x = 20,674,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,414.28/5,225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.69

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