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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.04, 7,221.52 and 2,842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.04, 7,221.52 and 2,842.96 is: 3,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.04 : 7,221.52 = 2,842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.04/7,221.52 = 2,842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.04x = 7,221.52 × 2,842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.04x = 20,530,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530,492.50/5,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.24

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