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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.42, 7,212.49 and 2,868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.42, 7,212.49 and 2,868.58 is: 3,958.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.42 : 7,212.49 = 2,868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.42/7,212.49 = 2,868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.42x = 7,212.49 × 2,868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.42x = 20,689,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,689,604.56/5,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.66

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