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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.70, 7,212.91 and 2,868.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.70, 7,212.91 and 2,868.79 is: 3,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.70 : 7,212.91 = 2,868.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.70/7,212.91 = 2,868.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.70x = 7,212.91 × 2,868.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.70x = 20,692,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,324.08/5,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.97

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