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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.32, 7,246.82 and 2,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.32, 7,246.82 and 2,893.50 is: 3,993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.32 : 7,246.82 = 2,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.32/7,246.82 = 2,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.32x = 7,246.82 × 2,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.32x = 20,968,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,659.20/5,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.03

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