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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.76, 7,212.36 and 2,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.76, 7,212.36 and 2,868.88 is: 3,958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.76 : 7,212.36 = 2,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.76/7,212.36 = 2,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.76x = 7,212.36 × 2,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.76x = 20,691,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691,395.36/5,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.74

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