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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.89, 7,246.40 and 2,893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.89, 7,246.40 and 2,893.12 is: 3,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.89 : 7,246.40 = 2,893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.89/7,246.40 = 2,893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.89x = 7,246.40 × 2,893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.89x = 20,964,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,654.07/5,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.59

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