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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.34, 6,917.44 and 2,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.34, 6,917.44 and 2,774.94 is: 3,829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.34 : 6,917.44 = 2,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.34/6,917.44 = 2,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.34x = 6,917.44 × 2,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.34x = 19,195,480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,480.95/5,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.64

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