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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.92, 6,916.05 and 2,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.92, 6,916.05 and 2,773.76 is: 3,827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.92 : 6,916.05 = 2,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.92/6,916.05 = 2,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.92x = 6,916.05 × 2,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.92x = 19,183,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,428.27/5,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.56

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