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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.18, 6,913.44 and 2,772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.18, 6,913.44 and 2,772.09 is: 3,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.18 : 6,913.44 = 2,772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.18/6,913.44 = 2,772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.18x = 6,913.44 × 2,772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.18x = 19,164,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,677.89/5,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.15

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