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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.37, 6,916.11 and 2,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.37, 6,916.11 and 2,774.14 is: 3,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.37 : 6,916.11 = 2,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.37/6,916.11 = 2,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.37x = 6,916.11 × 2,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.37x = 19,186,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186,257.40/5,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.78

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