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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.52, 7,138.42 and 2,933.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.52, 7,138.42 and 2,933.64 is: 4,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.52 : 7,138.42 = 2,933.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.52/7,138.42 = 2,933.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.52x = 7,138.42 × 2,933.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.52x = 20,941,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,554.45/5,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.62

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