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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.73, 7,552.23 and 3,114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.73, 7,552.23 and 3,114.73 is: 4,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.73 : 7,552.23 = 3,114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.73/7,552.23 = 3,114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.73x = 7,552.23 × 3,114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.73x = 23,523,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,157.35/5,472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.25

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