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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.93, 7,215.71 and 2,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.93, 7,215.71 and 2,871.12 is: 3,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.93 : 7,215.71 = 2,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.93/7,215.71 = 2,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.93x = 7,215.71 × 2,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.93x = 20,717,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,717,154.94/5,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.02

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