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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.14, 7,247.20 and 3,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.14, 7,247.20 and 3,014.12 is: 4,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.14 : 7,247.20 = 3,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.14/7,247.20 = 3,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.14x = 7,247.20 × 3,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.14x = 21,843,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,930.46/5,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.05

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