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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.14, 7,275.54 and 2,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.14, 7,275.54 and 2,914.50 is: 4,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.14 : 7,275.54 = 2,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.14/7,275.54 = 2,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.14x = 7,275.54 × 2,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.14x = 21,204,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,561.33/5,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.00

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