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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.99, 7,213.21 and 2,869.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.99, 7,213.21 and 2,869.11 is: 3,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.99 : 7,213.21 = 2,869.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.99/7,213.21 = 2,869.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.99x = 7,213.21 × 2,869.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.99x = 20,695,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695,492.94/5,226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.35

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