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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.41, 7,237.64 and 2,886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.41, 7,237.64 and 2,886.71 is: 3,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.41 : 7,237.64 = 2,886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.41/7,237.64 = 2,886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.41x = 7,237.64 × 2,886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.41x = 20,892,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892,917.14/5,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.85

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