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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.08, 6,916.37 and 2,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.08, 6,916.37 and 2,773.82 is: 3,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.08 : 6,916.37 = 2,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.08/6,916.37 = 2,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.08x = 6,916.37 × 2,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.08x = 19,184,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184,729.95/5,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.70

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