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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.36, 7,137.72 and 2,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.36, 7,137.72 and 2,814.45 is: 3,883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.36 : 7,137.72 = 2,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.36/7,137.72 = 2,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.36x = 7,137.72 × 2,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.36x = 20,088,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088,756.05/5,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.87

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