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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.37, 6,917.49 and 2,775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.37, 6,917.49 and 2,775.14 is: 3,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.37 : 6,917.49 = 2,775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.37/6,917.49 = 2,775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.37x = 6,917.49 × 2,775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.37x = 19,197,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197,003.20/5,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.16

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