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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.76, 7,236.27 and 2,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.76, 7,236.27 and 2,885.88 is: 3,982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.76 : 7,236.27 = 2,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.76/7,236.27 = 2,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.76x = 7,236.27 × 2,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.76x = 20,883,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883,006.87/5,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.45

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