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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.67, 7,225.24 and 2,845.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.67, 7,225.24 and 2,845.66 is: 3,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.67 : 7,225.24 = 2,845.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.67/7,225.24 = 2,845.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.67x = 7,225.24 × 2,845.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.67x = 20,560,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560,526.10/5,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.01

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