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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.55, 7,109.78 and 2,914.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.55, 7,109.78 and 2,914.11 is: 4,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.55 : 7,109.78 = 2,914.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.55/7,109.78 = 2,914.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.55x = 7,109.78 × 2,914.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.55x = 20,718,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,666.43/5,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.05

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