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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.59, 6,920.35 and 2,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.59, 6,920.35 and 2,776.46 is: 3,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.59 : 6,920.35 = 2,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.59/6,920.35 = 2,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.59x = 6,920.35 × 2,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.59x = 19,214,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,098.30/5,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.64

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