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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.29, 6,912.64 and 2,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.29, 6,912.64 and 2,771.15 is: 3,824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.29 : 6,912.64 = 2,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.29/6,912.64 = 2,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.29x = 6,912.64 × 2,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.29x = 19,155,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155,962.34/5,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.09

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