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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.13, 7,207.93 and 2,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.13, 7,207.93 and 2,833.14 is: 3,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.13 : 7,207.93 = 2,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.13/7,207.93 = 2,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.13x = 7,207.93 × 2,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.13x = 20,421,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421,074.80/5,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.74

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