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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.82, 7,222.77 and 2,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.82, 7,222.77 and 2,876.11 is: 3,969.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.82 : 7,222.77 = 2,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.82/7,222.77 = 2,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.82x = 7,222.77 × 2,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.82x = 20,773,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,462.97/5,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.09

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