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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.34, 6,912.83 and 2,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.34, 6,912.83 and 2,771.04 is: 3,824.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.34 : 6,912.83 = 2,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.34/6,912.83 = 2,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.34x = 6,912.83 × 2,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.34x = 19,155,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155,728.44/5,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.00

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