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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.75, 6,914.29 and 2,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.75, 6,914.29 and 2,772.27 is: 3,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.75 : 6,914.29 = 2,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.75/6,914.29 = 2,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.75x = 6,914.29 × 2,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.75x = 19,168,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,278.74/5,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.43

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