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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.73, 7,215.75 and 2,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.73, 7,215.75 and 2,871 is: 3,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.73 : 7,215.75 = 2,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.73/7,215.75 = 2,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.73x = 7,215.75 × 2,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.73x = 20,716,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716,418.25/5,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.04

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