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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.96, 7,247.82 and 2,894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.96, 7,247.82 and 2,894.23 is: 3,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.96 : 7,247.82 = 2,894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.96/7,247.82 = 2,894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.96x = 7,247.82 × 2,894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.96x = 20,976,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976,858.08/5,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.10

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