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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.28, 6,916.77 and 2,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.28, 6,916.77 and 2,774.16 is: 3,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.28 : 6,916.77 = 2,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.28/6,916.77 = 2,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.28x = 6,916.77 × 2,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.28x = 19,188,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,226.66/5,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.24

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