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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.02, 7,212.96 and 2,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.02, 7,212.96 and 2,868.96 is: 3,958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.02 : 7,212.96 = 2,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.02/7,212.96 = 2,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.02x = 7,212.96 × 2,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.02x = 20,693,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693,693.72/5,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.98

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