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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.48, 7,222.17 and 2,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.48, 7,222.17 and 2,996.26 is: 4,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.48 : 7,222.17 = 2,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.48/7,222.17 = 2,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.48x = 7,222.17 × 2,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.48x = 21,639,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639,499.08/5,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.82

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