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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.77, 6,915.71 and 2,916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.77, 6,915.71 and 2,916.11 is: 4,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.77 : 6,915.71 = 2,916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.77/6,915.71 = 2,916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.77x = 6,915.71 × 2,916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.77x = 20,166,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166,971.09/5,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.72

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