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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.80, 7,222.72 and 2,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.80, 7,222.72 and 2,875.92 is: 3,968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.80 : 7,222.72 = 2,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.80/7,222.72 = 2,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.80x = 7,222.72 × 2,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.80x = 20,771,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771,964.90/5,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.81

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