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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.72, 6,914.16 and 2,772.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.72, 6,914.16 and 2,772.42 is: 3,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.72 : 6,914.16 = 2,772.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.72/6,914.16 = 2,772.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.72x = 6,914.16 × 2,772.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.72x = 19,168,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,955.47/5,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.59

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