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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.99, 7,221.50 and 2,842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.99, 7,221.50 and 2,842.94 is: 3,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.99 : 7,221.50 = 2,842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.99/7,221.50 = 2,842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.99x = 7,221.50 × 2,842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.99x = 20,530,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530,319.25/5,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.25

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