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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.83, 6,916.26 and 2,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.83, 6,916.26 and 2,773.57 is: 3,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.83 : 6,916.26 = 2,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.83/6,916.26 = 2,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.83x = 6,916.26 × 2,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.83x = 19,182,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,717.38/5,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.49

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