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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.27, 7,221.91 and 2,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.27, 7,221.91 and 2,875.56 is: 3,968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.27 : 7,221.91 = 2,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.27/7,221.91 = 2,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.27x = 7,221.91 × 2,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.27x = 20,767,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,028.33/5,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.27

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