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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.51, 6,912.84 and 2,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.51, 6,912.84 and 2,771.26 is: 3,824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.51 : 6,912.84 = 2,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.51/6,912.84 = 2,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.51x = 6,912.84 × 2,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.51x = 19,157,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,242.41/5,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.17

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