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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.71, 7,212.84 and 2,868.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.71, 7,212.84 and 2,868.85 is: 3,959.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.71 : 7,212.84 = 2,868.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.71/7,212.84 = 2,868.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.71x = 7,212.84 × 2,868.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.71x = 20,692,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,519.97/5,226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.00

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