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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.41, 7,241.47 and 2,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.41, 7,241.47 and 2,889.56 is: 3,987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.41 : 7,241.47 = 2,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.41/7,241.47 = 2,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.41x = 7,241.47 × 2,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.41x = 20,924,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,672.93/5,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.62

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