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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.15, 6,912.59 and 2,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.15, 6,912.59 and 2,771 is: 3,823.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.15 : 6,912.59 = 2,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.15/6,912.59 = 2,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.15x = 6,912.59 × 2,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.15x = 19,154,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,154,773.04/5,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.96

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