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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.53, 7,226.92 and 3,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.53, 7,226.92 and 3,114.32 is: 4,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.53 : 7,226.92 = 3,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.53/7,226.92 = 3,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.53x = 7,226.92 × 3,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.53x = 22,506,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506,909.25/5,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.24

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