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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.12, 7,550.76 and 3,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.12, 7,550.76 and 3,114.12 is: 4,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.12 : 7,550.76 = 3,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.12/7,550.76 = 3,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.12x = 7,550.76 × 3,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.12x = 23,513,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513,972.73/5,472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.05

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