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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.22, 6,901.66 and 2,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.22, 6,901.66 and 2,877.64 is: 3,970.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.22 : 6,901.66 = 2,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.22/6,901.66 = 2,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.22x = 6,901.66 × 2,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.22x = 19,860,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,492.88/5,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.34

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