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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.41, 6,972.21 and 2,814.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.41, 6,972.21 and 2,814.27 is: 3,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.41 : 6,972.21 = 2,814.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.41/6,972.21 = 2,814.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.41x = 6,972.21 × 2,814.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.41x = 19,621,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621,681.44/5,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.63

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