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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.70, 6,916.04 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.70, 6,916.04 and 2,773.44 is: 3,827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.70 : 6,916.04 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.70/6,916.04 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.70x = 6,916.04 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.70x = 19,181,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,221.98/5,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.29

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