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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.91, 7,250.26 and 2,896.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.91, 7,250.26 and 2,896.06 is: 3,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.91 : 7,250.26 = 2,896.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.91/7,250.26 = 2,896.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.91x = 7,250.26 × 2,896.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.91x = 20,997,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997,180.74/5,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.49

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