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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.33, 6,915.57 and 2,773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.33, 6,915.57 and 2,773.07 is: 3,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.33 : 6,915.57 = 2,773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.33/6,915.57 = 2,773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.33x = 6,915.57 × 2,773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.33x = 19,177,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177,340.66/5,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.80

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