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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.75, 6,915.36 and 2,886.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.75, 6,915.36 and 2,886.36 is: 3,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.75 : 6,915.36 = 2,886.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.75/6,915.36 = 2,886.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.75x = 6,915.36 × 2,886.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.75x = 19,960,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,960,218.49/5,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.48

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