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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.59, 6,917.74 and 2,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.59, 6,917.74 and 2,775.31 is: 3,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.59 : 6,917.74 = 2,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.59/6,917.74 = 2,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.59x = 6,917.74 × 2,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.59x = 19,198,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198,824.53/5,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.36

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