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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.15, 6,905.85 and 2,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.15, 6,905.85 and 2,766.06 is: 3,817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.15 : 6,905.85 = 2,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.15/6,905.85 = 2,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.15x = 6,905.85 × 2,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.15x = 19,101,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101,947.09/5,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.22

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