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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.41, 6,915.69 and 2,773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.41, 6,915.69 and 2,773.35 is: 3,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.41 : 6,915.69 = 2,773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.41/6,915.69 = 2,773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.41x = 6,915.69 × 2,773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.41x = 19,179,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179,628.86/5,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.19

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