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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.33, 7,224.72 and 2,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.33, 7,224.72 and 2,997.24 is: 4,136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.33 : 7,224.72 = 2,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.33/7,224.72 = 2,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.33x = 7,224.72 × 2,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.33x = 21,654,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,219.77/5,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.17

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