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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.53, 6,917.18 and 2,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.53, 6,917.18 and 2,774.27 is: 3,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.53 : 6,917.18 = 2,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.53/6,917.18 = 2,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.53x = 6,917.18 × 2,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.53x = 19,190,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190,124.96/5,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.43

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