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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.73, 6,917.40 and 2,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.73, 6,917.40 and 2,774.52 is: 3,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.73 : 6,917.40 = 2,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.73/6,917.40 = 2,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.73x = 6,917.40 × 2,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.73x = 19,192,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,464.65/5,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.74

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