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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.20, 6,914.97 and 2,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.20, 6,914.97 and 2,773.04 is: 3,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.20 : 6,914.97 = 2,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.20/6,914.97 = 2,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.20x = 6,914.97 × 2,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.20x = 19,175,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,453.83/5,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.52

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