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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.08, 7,215.86 and 2,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.08, 7,215.86 and 2,871.24 is: 3,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.08 : 7,215.86 = 2,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.08/7,215.86 = 2,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.08x = 7,215.86 × 2,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.08x = 20,718,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,465.87/5,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.16

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