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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.28, 7,114.29 and 2,917.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.28, 7,114.29 and 2,917.11 is: 4,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.28 : 7,114.29 = 2,917.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.28/7,114.29 = 2,917.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.28x = 7,114.29 × 2,917.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.28x = 20,753,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753,166.50/5,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.61

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