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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.04, 6,914.66 and 2,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.04, 6,914.66 and 2,772.60 is: 3,825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.04 : 6,914.66 = 2,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.04/6,914.66 = 2,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.04x = 6,914.66 × 2,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.04x = 19,171,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,572.45/5,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.87

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