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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.38, 6,972.48 and 2,814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.38, 6,972.48 and 2,814.35 is: 3,883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.38 : 6,972.48 = 2,814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.38/6,972.48 = 2,814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.38x = 6,972.48 × 2,814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.38x = 19,622,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622,964.23/5,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.91

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