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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.39, 6,918.12 and 2,775.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.39, 6,918.12 and 2,775.09 is: 3,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.39 : 6,918.12 = 2,775.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.39/6,918.12 = 2,775.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.39x = 6,918.12 × 2,775.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.39x = 19,198,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198,405.63/5,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.43

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