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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.96, 6,915.78 and 2,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.96, 6,915.78 and 2,773.72 is: 3,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.96 : 6,915.78 = 2,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.96/6,915.78 = 2,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.96x = 6,915.78 × 2,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.96x = 19,182,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,437.30/5,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.33

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