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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.36, 7,248.45 and 2,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.36, 7,248.45 and 2,862.54 is: 3,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.36 : 7,248.45 = 2,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.36/7,248.45 = 2,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.36x = 7,248.45 × 2,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.36x = 20,748,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748,934.07/5,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.40

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