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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.33, 7,210.97 and 2,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.33, 7,210.97 and 2,867.49 is: 3,957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.33 : 7,210.97 = 2,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.33/7,210.97 = 2,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.33x = 7,210.97 × 2,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.33x = 20,677,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,677,391.53/5,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.14

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