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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.85, 6,917.56 and 2,774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.85, 6,917.56 and 2,774.73 is: 3,829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.85 : 6,917.56 = 2,774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.85/6,917.56 = 2,774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.85x = 6,917.56 × 2,774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.85x = 19,194,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,354.32/5,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.03

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