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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.63, 7,236.23 and 2,885.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.63, 7,236.23 and 2,885.81 is: 3,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.63 : 7,236.23 = 2,885.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.63/7,236.23 = 2,885.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.63x = 7,236.23 × 2,885.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.63x = 20,882,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,334.29/5,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.42

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