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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.32, 7,246.56 and 2,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.32, 7,246.56 and 2,893.08 is: 3,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.32 : 7,246.56 = 2,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.32/7,246.56 = 2,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.32x = 7,246.56 × 2,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.32x = 20,964,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,877.80/5,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.31

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