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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.03, 7,245.09 and 2,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.03, 7,245.09 and 2,892.18 is: 3,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.03 : 7,245.09 = 2,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.03/7,245.09 = 2,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.03x = 7,245.09 × 2,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.03x = 20,954,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954,104.40/5,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.24

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