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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.67, 7,222.46 and 2,843.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.67, 7,222.46 and 2,843.65 is: 3,924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.67 : 7,222.46 = 2,843.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.67/7,222.46 = 2,843.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.67x = 7,222.46 × 2,843.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.67x = 20,538,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538,148.38/5,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.23

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