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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.03, 5,886.99 and 2,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.03, 5,886.99 and 2,773.10 is: 3,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.03 : 5,886.99 = 2,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.03/5,886.99 = 2,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.03x = 5,886.99 × 2,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.03x = 16,325,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325,182.53/4,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.69

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