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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.39, 6,905.78 and 2,766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.39, 6,905.78 and 2,766.13 is: 3,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.39 : 6,905.78 = 2,766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.39/6,905.78 = 2,766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.39x = 6,905.78 × 2,766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.39x = 19,102,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,294.39/5,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.11

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