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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.69, 6,917.41 and 2,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.69, 6,917.41 and 2,774.58 is: 3,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.69 : 6,917.41 = 2,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.69/6,917.41 = 2,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.69x = 6,917.41 × 2,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.69x = 19,192,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,908.32/5,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.87

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