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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.03, 7,224.44 and 2,877.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.03, 7,224.44 and 2,877.17 is: 3,970.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.03 : 7,224.44 = 2,877.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.03/7,224.44 = 2,877.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.03x = 7,224.44 × 2,877.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.03x = 20,785,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,891.53/5,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.54

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