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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.96, 7,253.18 and 2,865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.96, 7,253.18 and 2,865.89 is: 3,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.96 : 7,253.18 = 2,865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.96/7,253.18 = 2,865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.96x = 7,253.18 × 2,865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.96x = 20,786,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,816.03/5,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.90

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