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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.12, 6,916.19 and 2,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.12, 6,916.19 and 2,773.64 is: 3,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.12 : 6,916.19 = 2,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.12/6,916.19 = 2,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.12x = 6,916.19 × 2,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.12x = 19,182,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,972.78/5,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.32

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