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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.23, 6,913.95 and 2,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.23, 6,913.95 and 2,772.02 is: 3,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.23 : 6,913.95 = 2,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.23/6,913.95 = 2,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.23x = 6,913.95 × 2,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.23x = 19,165,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,607.68/5,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.29

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