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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.03, 6,913.80 and 2,771.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.03, 6,913.80 and 2,771.87 is: 3,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.03 : 6,913.80 = 2,771.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.03/6,913.80 = 2,771.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.03x = 6,913.80 × 2,771.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.03x = 19,164,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,120.24/5,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.15

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