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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.96, 6,914.40 and 2,772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.96, 6,914.40 and 2,772.72 is: 3,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.96 : 6,914.40 = 2,772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.96/6,914.40 = 2,772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.96x = 6,914.40 × 2,772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.96x = 19,171,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,695.17/5,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.95

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