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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.65, 6,915.92 and 2,773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.65, 6,915.92 and 2,773.49 is: 3,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.65 : 6,915.92 = 2,773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.65/6,915.92 = 2,773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.65x = 6,915.92 × 2,773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.65x = 19,181,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,186.51/5,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.32

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