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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.08, 6,905.82 and 2,766.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.08, 6,905.82 and 2,766.05 is: 3,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.08 : 6,905.82 = 2,766.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.08/6,905.82 = 2,766.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.08x = 6,905.82 × 2,766.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.08x = 19,101,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101,843.41/5,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.25

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