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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.76, 6,916.23 and 2,773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.76, 6,916.23 and 2,773.73 is: 3,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.76 : 6,916.23 = 2,773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.76/6,916.23 = 2,773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.76x = 6,916.23 × 2,773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.76x = 19,183,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,720.06/5,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.74

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