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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.39, 7,137.90 and 2,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.39, 7,137.90 and 2,814.48 is: 3,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.39 : 7,137.90 = 2,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.39/7,137.90 = 2,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.39x = 7,137.90 × 2,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.39x = 20,089,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089,476.79/5,172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.98

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