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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.07, 7,246.51 and 2,893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.07, 7,246.51 and 2,893.25 is: 3,992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.07 : 7,246.51 = 2,893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.07/7,246.51 = 2,893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.07x = 7,246.51 × 2,893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.07x = 20,965,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,965,928.82/5,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.70

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