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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.72, 7,245.72 and 2,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.72, 7,245.72 and 2,892.42 is: 3,991.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.72 : 7,245.72 = 2,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.72/7,245.72 = 2,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.72x = 7,245.72 × 2,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.72x = 20,957,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957,665.44/5,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.39

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