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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.75, 6,914.70 and 2,772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.75, 6,914.70 and 2,772.55 is: 3,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.75 : 6,914.70 = 2,772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.75/6,914.70 = 2,772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.75x = 6,914.70 × 2,772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.75x = 19,171,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,351.49/5,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.04

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