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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.62, 7,227.73 and 2,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.62, 7,227.73 and 2,879.74 is: 3,973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.62 : 7,227.73 = 2,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.62/7,227.73 = 2,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.62x = 7,227.73 × 2,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.62x = 20,813,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813,968.79/5,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.94

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