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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.02, 6,913.54 and 2,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.02, 6,913.54 and 2,771.75 is: 3,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.02 : 6,913.54 = 2,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.02/6,913.54 = 2,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.02x = 6,913.54 × 2,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.02x = 19,162,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,563.00/5,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.85

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