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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.66, 6,917.37 and 2,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.66, 6,917.37 and 2,774.40 is: 3,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.66 : 6,917.37 = 2,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.66/6,917.37 = 2,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.66x = 6,917.37 × 2,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.66x = 19,191,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,191,551.33/5,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.62

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