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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.98, 7,237.04 and 2,886.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.98, 7,237.04 and 2,886.27 is: 3,983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.98 : 7,237.04 = 2,886.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.98/7,237.04 = 2,886.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.98x = 7,237.04 × 2,886.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.98x = 20,888,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888,051.44/5,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.24

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