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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.92, 7,137.21 and 2,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.92, 7,137.21 and 2,814.07 is: 3,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.92 : 7,137.21 = 2,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.92/7,137.21 = 2,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.92x = 7,137.21 × 2,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.92x = 20,084,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,084,608.54/5,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.40

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