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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.01, 7,221.36 and 2,875.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.01, 7,221.36 and 2,875.01 is: 3,967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.01 : 7,221.36 = 2,875.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.01/7,221.36 = 2,875.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.01x = 7,221.36 × 2,875.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.01x = 20,761,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761,482.21/5,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.41

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