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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.33, 7,912.99 and 2,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.33, 7,912.99 and 2,114.19 is: 3,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.33 : 7,912.99 = 2,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.33/7,912.99 = 2,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.33x = 7,912.99 × 2,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.33x = 16,729,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729,555.84/5,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.28

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