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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.33, 7,222.12 and 2,843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.33, 7,222.12 and 2,843.30 is: 3,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.33 : 7,222.12 = 2,843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.33/7,222.12 = 2,843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.33x = 7,222.12 × 2,843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.33x = 20,534,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534,632.19/5,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.82

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