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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.08, 7,221.52 and 2,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.08, 7,221.52 and 2,995.25 is: 4,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.08 : 7,221.52 = 2,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.08/7,221.52 = 2,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.08x = 7,221.52 × 2,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.08x = 21,630,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630,257.78/5,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.16

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