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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.91, 7,222.95 and 2,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.91, 7,222.95 and 2,876.06 is: 3,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.91 : 7,222.95 = 2,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.91/7,222.95 = 2,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.91x = 7,222.95 × 2,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.91x = 20,773,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,601.46/5,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.04

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