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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.17, 7,225.92 and 2,998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.17, 7,225.92 and 2,998.79 is: 4,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.17 : 7,225.92 = 2,998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.17/7,225.92 = 2,998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.17x = 7,225.92 × 2,998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.17x = 21,668,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668,999.17/5,236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.33

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