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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.61, 7,226.63 and 2,878.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.61, 7,226.63 and 2,878.97 is: 3,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.61 : 7,226.63 = 2,878.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.61/7,226.63 = 2,878.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.61x = 7,226.63 × 2,878.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.61x = 20,805,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805,250.97/5,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.04

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