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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.61, 7,222.25 and 2,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.61, 7,222.25 and 2,995.78 is: 4,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.61 : 7,222.25 = 2,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.61/7,222.25 = 2,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.61x = 7,222.25 × 2,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.61x = 21,636,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,636,272.11/5,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.89

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