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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.79, 7,227.13 and 2,878.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.79, 7,227.13 and 2,878.93 is: 3,973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.79 : 7,227.13 = 2,878.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.79/7,227.13 = 2,878.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.79x = 7,227.13 × 2,878.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.79x = 20,806,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806,401.37/5,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.12

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