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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.53, 7,222.19 and 2,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.53, 7,222.19 and 2,875.62 is: 3,968.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.53 : 7,222.19 = 2,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.53/7,222.19 = 2,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.53x = 7,222.19 × 2,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.53x = 20,768,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768,254.18/5,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.31

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