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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.03, 6,917.64 and 2,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.03, 6,917.64 and 2,774.70 is: 3,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.03 : 6,917.64 = 2,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.03/6,917.64 = 2,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.03x = 6,917.64 × 2,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.03x = 19,194,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,375.71/5,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.90

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