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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.68, 6,916.35 and 2,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.68, 6,916.35 and 2,773.56 is: 3,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.68 : 6,916.35 = 2,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.68/6,916.35 = 2,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.68x = 6,916.35 × 2,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.68x = 19,182,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,911.71/5,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.64

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