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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.94, 7,225.50 and 2,878.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.94, 7,225.50 and 2,878.03 is: 3,971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.94 : 7,225.50 = 2,878.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.94/7,225.50 = 2,878.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.94x = 7,225.50 × 2,878.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.94x = 20,795,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795,205.77/5,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.63

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