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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.29, 7,137.55 and 2,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.29, 7,137.55 and 2,814.38 is: 3,883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.29 : 7,137.55 = 2,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.29/7,137.55 = 2,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.29x = 7,137.55 × 2,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.29x = 20,087,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,772.57/5,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.73

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