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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.92, 7,213.60 and 2,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.92, 7,213.60 and 2,869.52 is: 3,960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.92 : 7,213.60 = 2,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.92/7,213.60 = 2,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.92x = 7,213.60 × 2,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.92x = 20,699,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,569.47/5,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.18

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