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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.69, 7,138.49 and 2,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.69, 7,138.49 and 2,814.92 is: 3,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.69 : 7,138.49 = 2,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.69/7,138.49 = 2,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.69x = 7,138.49 × 2,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.69x = 20,094,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,094,278.27/5,172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.69

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