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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.48, 7,216.70 and 2,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.48, 7,216.70 and 2,871.56 is: 3,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.48 : 7,216.70 = 2,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.48/7,216.70 = 2,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.48x = 7,216.70 × 2,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.48x = 20,723,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,723,187.05/5,229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.76

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