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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.70, 6,915.52 and 2,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.70, 6,915.52 and 2,773.26 is: 3,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.70 : 6,915.52 = 2,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.70/6,915.52 = 2,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.70x = 6,915.52 × 2,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.70x = 19,178,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,535.00/5,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.75

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