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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.74, 7,211.55 and 2,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.74, 7,211.55 and 2,835.73 is: 3,913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.74 : 7,211.55 = 2,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.74/7,211.55 = 2,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.74x = 7,211.55 × 2,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.74x = 20,450,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,008.68/5,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.32

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