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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.93, 6,917.60 and 2,774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.93, 6,917.60 and 2,774.77 is: 3,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.93 : 6,917.60 = 2,774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.93/6,917.60 = 2,774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.93x = 6,917.60 × 2,774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.93x = 19,194,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,738.59/5,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.04

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