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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.38, 6,905.81 and 2,766.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.38, 6,905.81 and 2,766.17 is: 3,817.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.38 : 6,905.81 = 2,766.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.38/6,905.81 = 2,766.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.38x = 6,905.81 × 2,766.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.38x = 19,102,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,668.63/5,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.19

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