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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.77, 7,225.40 and 2,877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.77, 7,225.40 and 2,877.95 is: 3,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.77 : 7,225.40 = 2,877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.77/7,225.40 = 2,877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.77x = 7,225.40 × 2,877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.77x = 20,794,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,339.93/5,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.59

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