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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.97, 7,225.64 and 2,878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.97, 7,225.64 and 2,878.11 is: 3,971.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.97 : 7,225.64 = 2,878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.97/7,225.64 = 2,878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.97x = 7,225.64 × 2,878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.97x = 20,796,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796,174.96/5,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.79

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