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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.61, 7,225.25 and 2,877.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.61, 7,225.25 and 2,877.97 is: 3,971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.61 : 7,225.25 = 2,877.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.61/7,225.25 = 2,877.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.61x = 7,225.25 × 2,877.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.61x = 20,794,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,038.35/5,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.66

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