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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.54, 7,241.65 and 2,889.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.54, 7,241.65 and 2,889.73 is: 3,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.54 : 7,241.65 = 2,889.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.54/7,241.65 = 2,889.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.54x = 7,241.65 × 2,889.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.54x = 20,926,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926,413.25/5,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.85

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