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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.30, 6,913.74 and 2,772.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.30, 6,913.74 and 2,772.15 is: 3,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.30 : 6,913.74 = 2,772.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.30/6,913.74 = 2,772.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.30x = 6,913.74 × 2,772.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.30x = 19,165,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,924.34/5,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.30

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