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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.71, 7,247.34 and 2,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.71, 7,247.34 and 2,893.80 is: 3,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.71 : 7,247.34 = 2,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.71/7,247.34 = 2,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.71x = 7,247.34 × 2,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.71x = 20,972,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972,352.49/5,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.43

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