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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.96, 7,220.04 and 2,873.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.96, 7,220.04 and 2,873.95 is: 3,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.96 : 7,220.04 = 2,873.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.96/7,220.04 = 2,873.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.96x = 7,220.04 × 2,873.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.96x = 20,750,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,750,005.13/5,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.01

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