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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.23, 6,905.57 and 2,765.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.23, 6,905.57 and 2,765.97 is: 3,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.23 : 6,905.57 = 2,765.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.23/6,905.57 = 2,765.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.23x = 6,905.57 × 2,765.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.23x = 19,100,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100,598.01/5,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.89

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