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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.58, 6,914.07 and 2,772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.58, 6,914.07 and 2,772.40 is: 3,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.58 : 6,914.07 = 2,772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.58/6,914.07 = 2,772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.58x = 6,914.07 × 2,772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.58x = 19,168,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,567.67/5,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.62

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