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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.53, 7,226.54 and 2,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.53, 7,226.54 and 2,878.67 is: 3,972.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.53 : 7,226.54 = 2,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.53/7,226.54 = 2,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.53x = 7,226.54 × 2,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.53x = 20,802,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802,846.47/5,236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.64

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