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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.53, 7,218.29 and 2,872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.53, 7,218.29 and 2,872.67 is: 3,964.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.53 : 7,218.29 = 2,872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.53/7,218.29 = 2,872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.53x = 7,218.29 × 2,872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.53x = 20,735,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735,736.22/5,230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.37

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