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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.99, 6,916.50 and 2,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.99, 6,916.50 and 2,773.93 is: 3,828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.99 : 6,916.50 = 2,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.99/6,916.50 = 2,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.99x = 6,916.50 × 2,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.99x = 19,185,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185,886.85/5,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.00

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