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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.59, 7,250.01 and 2,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.59, 7,250.01 and 2,895.82 is: 3,996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.59 : 7,250.01 = 2,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.59/7,250.01 = 2,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.59x = 7,250.01 × 2,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.59x = 20,994,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,994,694.97/5,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.25

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