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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.13, 7,245.18 and 2,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.13, 7,245.18 and 2,892.25 is: 3,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.13 : 7,245.18 = 2,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.13/7,245.18 = 2,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.13x = 7,245.18 × 2,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.13x = 20,954,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954,871.86/5,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.31

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