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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.16, 7,575.64 and 2,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.16, 7,575.64 and 2,714.14 is: 4,069.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.16 : 7,575.64 = 2,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.16/7,575.64 = 2,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.16x = 7,575.64 × 2,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.16x = 20,561,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,561,322.89/5,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.81

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