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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.41, 6,916.55 and 2,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.41, 6,916.55 and 2,774.10 is: 3,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.41 : 6,916.55 = 2,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.41/6,916.55 = 2,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.41x = 6,916.55 × 2,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.41x = 19,187,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187,194.02/5,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.94

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