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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.63, 7,225.02 and 2,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.63, 7,225.02 and 2,845.59 is: 3,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.63 : 7,225.02 = 2,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.63/7,225.02 = 2,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.63x = 7,225.02 × 2,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.63x = 20,559,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559,444.66/5,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.83

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