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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.16, 7,225.08 and 2,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.16, 7,225.08 and 2,997.52 is: 4,136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.16 : 7,225.08 = 2,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.16/7,225.08 = 2,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.16x = 7,225.08 × 2,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.16x = 21,657,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657,321.80/5,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.11

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