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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.68, 6,914.50 and 2,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.68, 6,914.50 and 2,772.52 is: 3,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.68 : 6,914.50 = 2,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.68/6,914.50 = 2,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.68x = 6,914.50 × 2,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.68x = 19,170,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170,565.32/5,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.94

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