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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.23, 6,917.15 and 2,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.23, 6,917.15 and 2,774.20 is: 3,828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.23 : 6,917.15 = 2,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.23/6,917.15 = 2,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.23x = 6,917.15 × 2,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.23x = 19,189,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189,544.54/5,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.54

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