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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.35, 7,253.68 and 2,866.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.35, 7,253.68 and 2,866.35 is: 3,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.35 : 7,253.68 = 2,866.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.35/7,253.68 = 2,866.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.35x = 7,253.68 × 2,866.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.35x = 20,791,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,535.07/5,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.51

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