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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.88, 6,916.54 and 2,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.88, 6,916.54 and 2,774.04 is: 3,828.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.88 : 6,916.54 = 2,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.88/6,916.54 = 2,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.88x = 6,916.54 × 2,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.88x = 19,186,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186,758.62/5,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.26

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