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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.74, 7,208.79 and 2,833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.74, 7,208.79 and 2,833.73 is: 3,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.74 : 7,208.79 = 2,833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.74/7,208.79 = 2,833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.74x = 7,208.79 × 2,833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.74x = 20,427,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427,764.49/5,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.56

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