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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.69, 7,221.88 and 2,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.69, 7,221.88 and 2,995.43 is: 4,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.69 : 7,221.88 = 2,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.69/7,221.88 = 2,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.69x = 7,221.88 × 2,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.69x = 21,632,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,632,652.69/5,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.35

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