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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.38, 7,248.28 and 2,862.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.38, 7,248.28 and 2,862.35 is: 3,950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.38 : 7,248.28 = 2,862.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.38/7,248.28 = 2,862.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.38x = 7,248.28 × 2,862.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.38x = 20,747,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,101.69/5,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.04

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