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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.76, 6,917.46 and 2,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.76, 6,917.46 and 2,774.55 is: 3,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.76 : 6,917.46 = 2,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.76/6,917.46 = 2,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.76x = 6,917.46 × 2,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.76x = 19,192,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,838.64/5,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.80

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