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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.70, 6,912.78 and 2,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.70, 6,912.78 and 2,771.44 is: 3,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.70 : 6,912.78 = 2,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.70/6,912.78 = 2,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.70x = 6,912.78 × 2,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.70x = 19,158,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,355.00/5,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.25

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