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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.57, 6,918.82 and 2,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.57, 6,918.82 and 2,775.38 is: 3,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.57 : 6,918.82 = 2,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.57/6,918.82 = 2,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.57x = 6,918.82 × 2,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.57x = 19,202,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,354.65/5,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.08

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