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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.46, 7,211.04 and 2,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.46, 7,211.04 and 2,867.58 is: 3,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.46 : 7,211.04 = 2,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.46/7,211.04 = 2,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.46x = 7,211.04 × 2,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.46x = 20,678,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678,234.08/5,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.21

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