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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.60, 7,216.56 and 2,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.60, 7,216.56 and 2,871.30 is: 3,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.60 : 7,216.56 = 2,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.60/7,216.56 = 2,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.60x = 7,216.56 × 2,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.60x = 20,720,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720,908.73/5,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.24

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