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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.54, 7,248.47 and 2,862.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.54, 7,248.47 and 2,862.51 is: 3,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.54 : 7,248.47 = 2,862.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.54/7,248.47 = 2,862.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.54x = 7,248.47 × 2,862.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.54x = 20,748,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748,817.86/5,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.24

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