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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.06, 6,919.51 and 2,775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.06, 6,919.51 and 2,775.88 is: 3,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.06 : 6,919.51 = 2,775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.06/6,919.51 = 2,775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.06x = 6,919.51 × 2,775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.06x = 19,207,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207,729.42/5,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.77

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