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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.63, 6,914.63 and 2,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.63, 6,914.63 and 2,772.37 is: 3,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.63 : 6,914.63 = 2,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.63/6,914.63 = 2,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.63x = 6,914.63 × 2,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.63x = 19,169,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169,878.20/5,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.85

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