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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.96, 7,246.35 and 2,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.96, 7,246.35 and 2,893.10 is: 3,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.96 : 7,246.35 = 2,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.96/7,246.35 = 2,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.96x = 7,246.35 × 2,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.96x = 20,964,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,378.95/5,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.48

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