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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.73, 7,248.67 and 2,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.73, 7,248.67 and 2,862.72 is: 3,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.73 : 7,248.67 = 2,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.73/7,248.67 = 2,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.73x = 7,248.67 × 2,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.73x = 20,750,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,750,905.43/5,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.50

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