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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.34, 7,222.23 and 2,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.34, 7,222.23 and 2,875.50 is: 3,968.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.34 : 7,222.23 = 2,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.34/7,222.23 = 2,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.34x = 7,222.23 × 2,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.34x = 20,767,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,522.37/5,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.31

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