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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.96, 7,246.32 and 2,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.96, 7,246.32 and 2,893.14 is: 3,992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.96 : 7,246.32 = 2,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.96/7,246.32 = 2,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.96x = 7,246.32 × 2,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.96x = 20,964,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,618.24/5,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.53

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