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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.44, 7,276.08 and 2,914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.44, 7,276.08 and 2,914.67 is: 4,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.44 : 7,276.08 = 2,914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.44/7,276.08 = 2,914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.44x = 7,276.08 × 2,914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.44x = 21,207,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207,335.71/5,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.30

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