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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.94, 7,246.36 and 2,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.94, 7,246.36 and 2,893.10 is: 3,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.94 : 7,246.36 = 2,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.94/7,246.36 = 2,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.94x = 7,246.36 × 2,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.94x = 20,964,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,444.12/5,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.51

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