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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.22, 7,217.82 and 2,872.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.22, 7,217.82 and 2,872.38 is: 3,963.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.22 : 7,217.82 = 2,872.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.22/7,217.82 = 2,872.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.22x = 7,217.82 × 2,872.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.22x = 20,732,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,321.81/5,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.95

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