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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.21, 7,181.24 and 3,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.21, 7,181.24 and 3,714.54 is: 5,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.21 : 7,181.24 = 3,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.21/7,181.24 = 3,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.21x = 7,181.24 × 3,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.21x = 26,674,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674,978.62/5,209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,120.73

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