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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.52, 7,211.19 and 2,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.52, 7,211.19 and 2,835.44 is: 3,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.52 : 7,211.19 = 2,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.52/7,211.19 = 2,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.52x = 7,211.19 × 2,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.52x = 20,446,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446,846.34/5,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.89

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