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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.71, 7,223.75 and 2,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.71, 7,223.75 and 2,996.87 is: 4,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.71 : 7,223.75 = 2,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.71/7,223.75 = 2,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.71x = 7,223.75 × 2,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.71x = 21,648,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648,588.56/5,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.38

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