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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.43, 7,248.33 and 2,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.43, 7,248.33 and 2,862.54 is: 3,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.43 : 7,248.33 = 2,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.43/7,248.33 = 2,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.43x = 7,248.33 × 2,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.43x = 20,748,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748,634.56/5,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.29

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