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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.85, 7,211.79 and 2,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.85, 7,211.79 and 2,867.99 is: 3,957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.85 : 7,211.79 = 2,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.85/7,211.79 = 2,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.85x = 7,211.79 × 2,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.85x = 20,683,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683,305.54/5,225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.88

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