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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.70, 6,916.10 and 2,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.70, 6,916.10 and 2,773.58 is: 3,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.70 : 6,916.10 = 2,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.70/6,916.10 = 2,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.70x = 6,916.10 × 2,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.70x = 19,182,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,356.64/5,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.51

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