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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.32, 6,914.08 and 2,772.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.32, 6,914.08 and 2,772.11 is: 3,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.32 : 6,914.08 = 2,772.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.32/6,914.08 = 2,772.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.32x = 6,914.08 × 2,772.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.32x = 19,166,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,166,611.06/5,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.42

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