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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.28, 7,110.18 and 2,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.28, 7,110.18 and 2,914.25 is: 4,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.28 : 7,110.18 = 2,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.28/7,110.18 = 2,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.28x = 7,110.18 × 2,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.28x = 20,720,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720,806.51/5,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.68

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