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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.21, 7,137.66 and 2,814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.21, 7,137.66 and 2,814.35 is: 3,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.21 : 7,137.66 = 2,814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.21/7,137.66 = 2,814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.21x = 7,137.66 × 2,814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.21x = 20,087,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,837.73/5,172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.80

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