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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.06, 7,245.02 and 2,892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.06, 7,245.02 and 2,892.15 is: 3,991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.06 : 7,245.02 = 2,892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.06/7,245.02 = 2,892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.06x = 7,245.02 × 2,892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.06x = 20,953,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,691.82/5,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.13

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