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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.99, 7,275.12 and 2,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.99, 7,275.12 and 2,914.08 is: 4,021.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.99 : 7,275.12 = 2,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.99/7,275.12 = 2,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.99x = 7,275.12 × 2,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.99x = 21,200,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,281.69/5,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.31

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