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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.67, 7,218.33 and 2,872.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.67, 7,218.33 and 2,872.79 is: 3,964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.67 : 7,218.33 = 2,872.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.67/7,218.33 = 2,872.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.67x = 7,218.33 × 2,872.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.67x = 20,736,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736,710.15/5,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.45

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