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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.14, 6,911.85 and 2,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.14, 6,911.85 and 2,771.03 is: 3,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.14 : 6,911.85 = 2,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.14/6,911.85 = 2,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.14x = 6,911.85 × 2,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.14x = 19,152,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152,916.91/5,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.59

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