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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.73, 6,913.26 and 2,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.73, 6,913.26 and 2,771.52 is: 3,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.73 : 6,913.26 = 2,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.73/6,913.26 = 2,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.73x = 6,913.26 × 2,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.73x = 19,160,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160,238.36/5,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.60

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