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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010, 6,913.41 and 2,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010, 6,913.41 and 2,771.70 is: 3,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010 : 6,913.41 = 2,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010/6,913.41 = 2,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010x = 6,913.41 × 2,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010x = 19,161,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,898.50/5,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.73

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