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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.92, 7,223.49 and 2,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.92, 7,223.49 and 2,996.16 is: 4,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.92 : 7,223.49 = 2,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.92/7,223.49 = 2,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.92x = 7,223.49 × 2,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.92x = 21,642,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642,731.80/5,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.09

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