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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.68, 6,914.84 and 2,772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.68, 6,914.84 and 2,772.71 is: 3,826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.68 : 6,914.84 = 2,772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.68/6,914.84 = 2,772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.68x = 6,914.84 × 2,772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.68x = 19,172,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172,827.46/5,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.39

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