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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.32, 7,218.92 and 2,873.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.32, 7,218.92 and 2,873.41 is: 3,965.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.32 : 7,218.92 = 2,873.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.32/7,218.92 = 2,873.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.32x = 7,218.92 × 2,873.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.32x = 20,742,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742,866.46/5,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.13

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