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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.26, 7,221.60 and 2,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.26, 7,221.60 and 2,875.26 is: 3,967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.26 : 7,221.60 = 2,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.26/7,221.60 = 2,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.26x = 7,221.60 × 2,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.26x = 20,763,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763,977.62/5,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.69

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