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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.81, 7,222.67 and 2,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.81, 7,222.67 and 2,876.11 is: 3,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.81 : 7,222.67 = 2,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.81/7,222.67 = 2,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.81x = 7,222.67 × 2,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.81x = 20,773,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,193.41/5,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.04

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