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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.84, 6,914.46 and 2,772.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.84, 6,914.46 and 2,772.66 is: 3,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.84 : 6,914.46 = 2,772.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.84/6,914.46 = 2,772.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.84x = 6,914.46 × 2,772.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.84x = 19,171,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,412.09/5,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.99

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