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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.14, 6,918.83 and 2,775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.14, 6,918.83 and 2,775.45 is: 3,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.14 : 6,918.83 = 2,775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.14/6,918.83 = 2,775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.14x = 6,918.83 × 2,775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.14x = 19,202,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,866.72/5,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.74

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