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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.63, 7,552.44 and 3,114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.63, 7,552.44 and 3,114.99 is: 4,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.63 : 7,552.44 = 3,114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.63/7,552.44 = 3,114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.63x = 7,552.44 × 3,114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.63x = 23,525,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,775.08/5,472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.81

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