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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.96, 6,913.58 and 2,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.96, 6,913.58 and 2,771.66 is: 3,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.96 : 6,913.58 = 2,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.96/6,913.58 = 2,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.96x = 6,913.58 × 2,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.96x = 19,162,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,093.14/5,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.80

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