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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.52, 6,946.24 and 2,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.52, 6,946.24 and 2,825.52 is: 3,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.52 : 6,946.24 = 2,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.52/6,946.24 = 2,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.52x = 6,946.24 × 2,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.52x = 19,626,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,626,740.04/5,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.21

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