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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.04, 7,224.60 and 2,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.04, 7,224.60 and 2,997.16 is: 4,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.04 : 7,224.60 = 2,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.04/7,224.60 = 2,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.04x = 7,224.60 × 2,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.04x = 21,653,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653,282.14/5,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.22

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