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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.48, 6,913.87 and 2,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.48, 6,913.87 and 2,772.06 is: 3,825.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.48 : 6,913.87 = 2,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.48/6,913.87 = 2,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.48x = 6,913.87 × 2,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.48x = 19,165,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,662.47/5,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.12

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