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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.10, 6,917.55 and 2,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.10, 6,917.55 and 2,774.62 is: 3,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.10 : 6,917.55 = 2,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.10/6,917.55 = 2,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.10x = 6,917.55 × 2,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.10x = 19,193,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193,572.58/5,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.68

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