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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.41, 6,918.35 and 2,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.41, 6,918.35 and 2,775.27 is: 3,829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.41 : 6,918.35 = 2,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.41/6,918.35 = 2,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.41x = 6,918.35 × 2,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.41x = 19,200,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200,301.27/5,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.79

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