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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.60, 7,227.83 and 2,879.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.60, 7,227.83 and 2,879.69 is: 3,973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.60 : 7,227.83 = 2,879.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.60/7,227.83 = 2,879.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.60x = 7,227.83 × 2,879.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.60x = 20,813,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813,880.83/5,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.94

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