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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.96, 6,913.62 and 2,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.96, 6,913.62 and 2,771.94 is: 3,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.96 : 6,913.62 = 2,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.96/6,913.62 = 2,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.96x = 6,913.62 × 2,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.96x = 19,164,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,139.82/5,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.21

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