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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.51, 6,915.89 and 2,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.51, 6,915.89 and 2,773.48 is: 3,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.51 : 6,915.89 = 2,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.51/6,915.89 = 2,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.51x = 6,915.89 × 2,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.51x = 19,181,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,082.60/5,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.41

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