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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.60, 7,275.28 and 2,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.60, 7,275.28 and 2,914.50 is: 4,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.60 : 7,275.28 = 2,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.60/7,275.28 = 2,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.60x = 7,275.28 × 2,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.60x = 21,203,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,803.56/5,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.27

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