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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.34, 7,211.96 and 2,987.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.34, 7,211.96 and 2,987.61 is: 4,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.34 : 7,211.96 = 2,987.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.34/7,211.96 = 2,987.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.34x = 7,211.96 × 2,987.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.34x = 21,546,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546,508.88/5,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.89

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