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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.94, 7,213.15 and 2,869.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.94, 7,213.15 and 2,869.03 is: 3,959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.94 : 7,213.15 = 2,869.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.94/7,213.15 = 2,869.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.94x = 7,213.15 × 2,869.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.94x = 20,694,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694,743.74/5,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.25

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