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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.73, 7,226.61 and 2,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.73, 7,226.61 and 2,878.82 is: 3,972.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.73 : 7,226.61 = 2,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.73/7,226.61 = 2,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.73x = 7,226.61 × 2,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.73x = 20,804,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,804,109.40/5,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.73

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