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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.64, 7,114.97 and 3,832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.64, 7,114.97 and 3,832.25 is: 5,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.64 : 7,114.97 = 3,832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.64/7,114.97 = 3,832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.64x = 7,114.97 × 3,832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.64x = 27,266,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266,289.05/5,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.72

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