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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.09, 7,247.61 and 2,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.09, 7,247.61 and 2,893.77 is: 3,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.09 : 7,247.61 = 2,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.09/7,247.61 = 2,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.09x = 7,247.61 × 2,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.09x = 20,972,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972,916.39/5,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.26

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