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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.45, 6,914.32 and 2,772.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.45, 6,914.32 and 2,772.42 is: 3,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.45 : 6,914.32 = 2,772.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.45/6,914.32 = 2,772.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.45x = 6,914.32 × 2,772.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.45x = 19,169,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169,399.05/5,010.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.88

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