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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.64, 7,218.29 and 2,872.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.64, 7,218.29 and 2,872.93 is: 3,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.64 : 7,218.29 = 2,872.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.64/7,218.29 = 2,872.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.64x = 7,218.29 × 2,872.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.64x = 20,737,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,737,591.43/5,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.64

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