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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.68, 7,225.54 and 2,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.68, 7,225.54 and 2,878.32 is: 3,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.68 : 7,225.54 = 2,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.68/7,225.54 = 2,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.68x = 7,225.54 × 2,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.68x = 20,797,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797,416.29/5,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.25

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