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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.96, 6,916.44 and 2,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.96, 6,916.44 and 2,773.66 is: 3,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.96 : 6,916.44 = 2,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.96/6,916.44 = 2,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.96x = 6,916.44 × 2,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.96x = 19,183,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,852.97/5,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.61

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