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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.50, 7,110.72 and 3,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.50, 7,110.72 and 3,028.14 is: 4,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.50 : 7,110.72 = 3,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.50/7,110.72 = 3,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.50x = 7,110.72 × 3,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.50x = 21,532,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,255.66/5,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.99

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