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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.31, 7,239.96 and 2,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.31, 7,239.96 and 2,888.50 is: 3,986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.31 : 7,239.96 = 2,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.31/7,239.96 = 2,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.31x = 7,239.96 × 2,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.31x = 20,912,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912,624.46/5,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.16

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