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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.23, 7,137.83 and 2,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.23, 7,137.83 and 2,814.53 is: 3,884.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.23 : 7,137.83 = 2,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.23/7,137.83 = 2,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.23x = 7,137.83 × 2,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.23x = 20,089,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089,622.60/5,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.13

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