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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.55, 7,211.23 and 2,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.55, 7,211.23 and 2,867.64 is: 3,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.55 : 7,211.23 = 2,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.55/7,211.23 = 2,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.55x = 7,211.23 × 2,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.55x = 20,679,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,679,211.60/5,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.33

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