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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.13, 6,913.04 and 2,771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.13, 6,913.04 and 2,771.37 is: 3,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.13 : 6,913.04 = 2,771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.13/6,913.04 = 2,771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.13x = 6,913.04 × 2,771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.13x = 19,158,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,591.66/5,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.73

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