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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.77, 7,110.27 and 2,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.77, 7,110.27 and 2,914.56 is: 4,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.77 : 7,110.27 = 2,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.77/7,110.27 = 2,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.77x = 7,110.27 × 2,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.77x = 20,723,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,723,308.53/5,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.78

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