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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.76, 7,216.88 and 2,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.76, 7,216.88 and 2,871.76 is: 3,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.76 : 7,216.88 = 2,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.76/7,216.88 = 2,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.76x = 7,216.88 × 2,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.76x = 20,725,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,132.95/5,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.92

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