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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.81, 7,228.04 and 2,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.81, 7,228.04 and 2,847.71 is: 3,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.81 : 7,228.04 = 2,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.81/7,228.04 = 2,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.81x = 7,228.04 × 2,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.81x = 20,583,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583,324.96/5,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.75

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