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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.04, 7,217.90 and 2,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.04, 7,217.90 and 2,872.64 is: 3,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.04 : 7,217.90 = 2,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.04/7,217.90 = 2,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.04x = 7,217.90 × 2,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.04x = 20,734,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,377.80/5,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.48

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