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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.39, 7,222.08 and 2,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.39, 7,222.08 and 2,875.68 is: 3,968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.39 : 7,222.08 = 2,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.39/7,222.08 = 2,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.39x = 7,222.08 × 2,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.39x = 20,768,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768,391.01/5,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.44

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