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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.24, 6,918.34 and 2,775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.24, 6,918.34 and 2,775.33 is: 3,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.24 : 6,918.34 = 2,775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.24/6,918.34 = 2,775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.24x = 6,918.34 × 2,775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.24x = 19,200,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200,643.67/5,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.98

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