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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.46, 6,915.90 and 2,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.46, 6,915.90 and 2,773.28 is: 3,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.46 : 6,915.90 = 2,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.46/6,915.90 = 2,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.46x = 6,915.90 × 2,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.46x = 19,179,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179,727.15/5,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.17

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