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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.39, 6,922.72 and 2,747.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.39, 6,922.72 and 2,747.83 is: 3,792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.39 : 6,922.72 = 2,747.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.39/6,922.72 = 2,747.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.39x = 6,922.72 × 2,747.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.39x = 19,022,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022,457.70/5,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.06

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