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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.22, 6,915.58 and 2,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.22, 6,915.58 and 2,773.28 is: 3,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.22 : 6,915.58 = 2,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.22/6,915.58 = 2,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.22x = 6,915.58 × 2,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.22x = 19,178,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,839.70/5,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.18

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