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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.46, 7,218.10 and 2,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.46, 7,218.10 and 2,872.56 is: 3,964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.46 : 7,218.10 = 2,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.46/7,218.10 = 2,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.46x = 7,218.10 × 2,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.46x = 20,734,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,425.34/5,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.17

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