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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.18, 7,211.84 and 2,868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.18, 7,211.84 and 2,868.14 is: 3,957.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.18 : 7,211.84 = 2,868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.18/7,211.84 = 2,868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.18x = 7,211.84 × 2,868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.18x = 20,684,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,516.38/5,226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.87

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