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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.03, 7,275.56 and 2,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.03, 7,275.56 and 2,914.32 is: 4,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.03 : 7,275.56 = 2,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.03/7,275.56 = 2,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.03x = 7,275.56 × 2,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.03x = 21,203,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,322.73/5,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.85

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