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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.50, 6,914.38 and 2,772.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.50, 6,914.38 and 2,772.41 is: 3,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.50 : 6,914.38 = 2,772.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.50/6,914.38 = 2,772.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.50x = 6,914.38 × 2,772.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.50x = 19,169,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169,447.82/5,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.86

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