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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.87, 7,222.56 and 2,875.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.87, 7,222.56 and 2,875.87 is: 3,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.87 : 7,222.56 = 2,875.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.87/7,222.56 = 2,875.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.87x = 7,222.56 × 2,875.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.87x = 20,771,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771,143.63/5,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.60

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