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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.35, 7,275.51 and 2,914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.35, 7,275.51 and 2,914.35 is: 4,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.35 : 7,275.51 = 2,914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.35/7,275.51 = 2,914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.35x = 7,275.51 × 2,914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.35x = 21,203,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,382.57/5,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.62

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