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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.93, 6,918.67 and 2,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.93, 6,918.67 and 2,775.50 is: 3,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.93 : 6,918.67 = 2,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.93/6,918.67 = 2,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.93x = 6,918.67 × 2,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.93x = 19,202,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,747.79/5,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.88

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