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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.99, 6,920.94 and 2,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.99, 6,920.94 and 2,776.96 is: 3,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.99 : 6,920.94 = 2,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.99/6,920.94 = 2,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.99x = 6,920.94 × 2,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.99x = 19,219,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219,173.54/5,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.35

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