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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.52, 6,913.74 and 2,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.52, 6,913.74 and 2,914.24 is: 4,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.52 : 6,913.74 = 2,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.52/6,913.74 = 2,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.52x = 6,913.74 × 2,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.52x = 20,148,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,148,297.66/5,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.20

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