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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253, 7,249.14 and 2,895.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253, 7,249.14 and 2,895.17 is: 3,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253 : 7,249.14 = 2,895.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253/7,249.14 = 2,895.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253x = 7,249.14 × 2,895.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253x = 20,987,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987,456.41/5,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.33

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