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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.67, 6,915.81 and 2,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.67, 6,915.81 and 2,773.41 is: 3,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.67 : 6,915.81 = 2,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.67/6,915.81 = 2,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.67x = 6,915.81 × 2,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.67x = 19,180,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180,396.03/5,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.14

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