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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.41, 6,914.24 and 2,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.41, 6,914.24 and 2,772.24 is: 3,825.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.41 : 6,914.24 = 2,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.41/6,914.24 = 2,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.41x = 6,914.24 × 2,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.41x = 19,167,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,903.30/5,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.61

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