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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.12, 6,918.94 and 2,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.12, 6,918.94 and 2,775.64 is: 3,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.12 : 6,918.94 = 2,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.12/6,918.94 = 2,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.12x = 6,918.94 × 2,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.12x = 19,204,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204,486.62/5,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.08

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