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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.70, 6,914.14 and 2,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.70, 6,914.14 and 2,772.26 is: 3,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.70 : 6,914.14 = 2,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.70/6,914.14 = 2,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.70x = 6,914.14 × 2,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.70x = 19,167,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,804.11/5,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.38

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