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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.95, 6,917.83 and 2,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.95, 6,917.83 and 2,774.83 is: 3,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.95 : 6,917.83 = 2,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.95/6,917.83 = 2,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.95x = 6,917.83 × 2,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.95x = 19,195,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,802.22/5,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.24

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