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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.58, 7,052.58 and 4,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.58, 7,052.58 and 4,445.52 is: 6,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.58 : 7,052.58 = 4,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.58/7,052.58 = 4,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.58x = 7,052.58 × 4,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.58x = 31,352,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352,385.44/5,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.00

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