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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.52, 7,267.93 and 3,114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.52, 7,267.93 and 3,114.05 is: 4,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.52 : 7,267.93 = 3,114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.52/7,267.93 = 3,114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.52x = 7,267.93 × 3,114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.52x = 22,632,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,697.42/5,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.28

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