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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.07, 7,221.99 and 2,875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.07, 7,221.99 and 2,875.24 is: 3,968.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.07 : 7,221.99 = 2,875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.07/7,221.99 = 2,875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.07x = 7,221.99 × 2,875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.07x = 20,764,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,954.53/5,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.03

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