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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.50, 7,137.98 and 2,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.50, 7,137.98 and 2,814.60 is: 3,884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.50 : 7,137.98 = 2,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.50/7,137.98 = 2,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.50x = 7,137.98 × 2,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.50x = 20,090,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090,558.51/5,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.11

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