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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.82, 7,211.61 and 2,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.82, 7,211.61 and 2,835.80 is: 3,913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.82 : 7,211.61 = 2,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.82/7,211.61 = 2,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.82x = 7,211.61 × 2,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.82x = 20,450,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,651.43/5,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.39

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