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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.83, 7,242.14 and 2,889.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.83, 7,242.14 and 2,889.97 is: 3,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.83 : 7,242.14 = 2,889.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.83/7,242.14 = 2,889.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.83x = 7,242.14 × 2,889.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.83x = 20,929,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929,534.78/5,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.22

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