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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.59, 6,917.19 and 2,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.59, 6,917.19 and 2,774.56 is: 3,828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.59 : 6,917.19 = 2,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.59/6,917.19 = 2,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.59x = 6,917.19 × 2,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.59x = 19,192,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,158.69/5,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.79

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