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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.04, 7,244.99 and 2,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.04, 7,244.99 and 2,892.13 is: 3,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.04 : 7,244.99 = 2,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.04/7,244.99 = 2,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.04x = 7,244.99 × 2,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.04x = 20,953,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,431.20/5,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.10

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