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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.96, 7,214.88 and 2,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.96, 7,214.88 and 2,870.10 is: 3,960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.96 : 7,214.88 = 2,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.96/7,214.88 = 2,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.96x = 7,214.88 × 2,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.96x = 20,707,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707,427.09/5,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.90

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