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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.23, 7,275.67 and 2,914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.23, 7,275.67 and 2,914.35 is: 4,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.23 : 7,275.67 = 2,914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.23/7,275.67 = 2,914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.23x = 7,275.67 × 2,914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.23x = 21,203,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,848.86/5,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.80

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