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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.67, 7,211.07 and 2,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.67, 7,211.07 and 2,867.36 is: 3,956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.67 : 7,211.07 = 2,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.67/7,211.07 = 2,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.67x = 7,211.07 × 2,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.67x = 20,676,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676,697.62/5,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.76

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