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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.80, 6,915.81 and 2,773.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.80, 6,915.81 and 2,773.65 is: 3,827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.80 : 6,915.81 = 2,773.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.80/6,915.81 = 2,773.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.80x = 6,915.81 × 2,773.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.80x = 19,182,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,036.41/5,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.37

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