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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.69, 7,217.13 and 2,872.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.69, 7,217.13 and 2,872.05 is: 3,963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.69 : 7,217.13 = 2,872.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.69/7,217.13 = 2,872.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.69x = 7,217.13 × 2,872.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.69x = 20,727,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727,958.22/5,229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.52

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