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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.74, 7,222.38 and 2,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.74, 7,222.38 and 2,875.86 is: 3,968.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.74 : 7,222.38 = 2,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.74/7,222.38 = 2,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.74x = 7,222.38 × 2,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.74x = 20,770,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770,553.75/5,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.59

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