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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.48, 6,915.25 and 2,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.48, 6,915.25 and 2,773.06 is: 3,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.48 : 6,915.25 = 2,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.48/6,915.25 = 2,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.48x = 6,915.25 × 2,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.48x = 19,176,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,403.17/5,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.50

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