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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.52, 7,252.52 and 2,865.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.52, 7,252.52 and 2,865.51 is: 3,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.52 : 7,252.52 = 2,865.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.52/7,252.52 = 2,865.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.52x = 7,252.52 × 2,865.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.52x = 20,782,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782,168.59/5,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.35

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