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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.99, 7,222.91 and 2,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.99, 7,222.91 and 2,876.13 is: 3,969.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.99 : 7,222.91 = 2,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.99/7,222.91 = 2,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.99x = 7,222.91 × 2,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.99x = 20,774,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774,046.21/5,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.06

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