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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.68, 7,224.98 and 2,877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.68, 7,224.98 and 2,877.77 is: 3,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.68 : 7,224.98 = 2,877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.68/7,224.98 = 2,877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.68x = 7,224.98 × 2,877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.68x = 20,791,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,780.18/5,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.17

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