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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.15, 6,915.33 and 2,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.15, 6,915.33 and 2,773 is: 3,826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.15 : 6,915.33 = 2,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.15/6,915.33 = 2,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.15x = 6,915.33 × 2,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.15x = 19,176,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,210.09/5,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.71

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