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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.93, 6,915.14 and 2,772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.93, 6,915.14 and 2,772.75 is: 3,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.93 : 6,915.14 = 2,772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.93/6,915.14 = 2,772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.93x = 6,915.14 × 2,772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.93x = 19,173,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,940.57/5,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.42

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