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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.47, 6,915.92 and 2,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.47, 6,915.92 and 2,773.53 is: 3,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.47 : 6,915.92 = 2,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.47/6,915.92 = 2,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.47x = 6,915.92 × 2,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.47x = 19,181,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,497.73/5,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.52

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