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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.15, 6,914.12 and 2,772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.15, 6,914.12 and 2,772.19 is: 3,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.15 : 6,914.12 = 2,772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.15/6,914.12 = 2,772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.15x = 6,914.12 × 2,772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.15x = 19,167,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,219.75/5,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.68

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