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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.38, 7,222.19 and 2,875.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.38, 7,222.19 and 2,875.53 is: 3,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.38 : 7,222.19 = 2,875.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.38/7,222.19 = 2,875.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.38x = 7,222.19 × 2,875.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.38x = 20,767,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,583.87/5,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.29

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