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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.52, 6,913.26 and 2,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.52, 6,913.26 and 2,771.44 is: 3,824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.52 : 6,913.26 = 2,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.52/6,913.26 = 2,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.52x = 6,913.26 × 2,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.52x = 19,159,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,159,685.29/5,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.65

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