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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.03, 7,213.46 and 2,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.03, 7,213.46 and 2,869.32 is: 3,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.03 : 7,213.46 = 2,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.03/7,213.46 = 2,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.03x = 7,213.46 × 2,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.03x = 20,697,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,737.75/5,227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.75

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