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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.71, 7,241.83 and 2,889.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.71, 7,241.83 and 2,889.85 is: 3,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.71 : 7,241.83 = 2,889.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.71/7,241.83 = 2,889.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.71x = 7,241.83 × 2,889.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.71x = 20,927,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,927,802.43/5,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.99

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