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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.97, 7,217.48 and 2,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.97, 7,217.48 and 2,872.12 is: 3,963.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.97 : 7,217.48 = 2,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.97/7,217.48 = 2,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.97x = 7,217.48 × 2,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.97x = 20,729,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729,454.30/5,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.59

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