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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.48, 7,221.08 and 2,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.48, 7,221.08 and 2,996.06 is: 4,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.48 : 7,221.08 = 2,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.48/7,221.08 = 2,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.48x = 7,221.08 × 2,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.48x = 21,634,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,634,788.94/5,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.92

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