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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.45, 6,916.13 and 2,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.45, 6,916.13 and 2,773.33 is: 3,827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.45 : 6,916.13 = 2,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.45/6,916.13 = 2,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.45x = 6,916.13 × 2,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.45x = 19,180,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180,692.74/5,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.37

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