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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,142.72, 7,714.06 and 2,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,142.72, 7,714.06 and 2,514.66 is: 3,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,142.72 : 7,714.06 = 2,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,142.72/7,714.06 = 2,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,142.72x = 7,714.06 × 2,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,142.72x = 19,398,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,238.12/5,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.98

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