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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.93, 6,916.40 and 2,773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.93, 6,916.40 and 2,773.90 is: 3,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.93 : 6,916.40 = 2,773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.93/6,916.40 = 2,773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.93x = 6,916.40 × 2,773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.93x = 19,185,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,367.38/5,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.94

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