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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.08, 6,913.94 and 2,771.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.08, 6,913.94 and 2,771.99 is: 3,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.08 : 6,913.94 = 2,771.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.08/6,913.94 = 2,771.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.08x = 6,913.94 × 2,771.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.08x = 19,165,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,324.11/5,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.36

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