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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.66, 7,240.29 and 2,856.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.66, 7,240.29 and 2,856.69 is: 3,942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.66 : 7,240.29 = 2,856.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.66/7,240.29 = 2,856.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.66x = 7,240.29 × 2,856.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.66x = 20,683,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683,264.04/5,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.18

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