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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.50, 6,914.50 and 2,802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.50, 6,914.50 and 2,802.50 is: 3,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.50 : 6,914.50 = 2,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.50/6,914.50 = 2,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.50x = 6,914.50 × 2,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.50x = 19,377,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,886.25/5,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.46

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