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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.05, 7,249.08 and 2,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.05, 7,249.08 and 2,863.09 is: 3,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.05 : 7,249.08 = 2,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.05/7,249.08 = 2,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.05x = 7,249.08 × 2,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.05x = 20,754,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754,731.37/5,253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.98

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