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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.45, 7,211.18 and 2,867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.45, 7,211.18 and 2,867.54 is: 3,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.45 : 7,211.18 = 2,867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.45/7,211.18 = 2,867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.45x = 7,211.18 × 2,867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.45x = 20,678,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678,372.29/5,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.24

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