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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.43, 6,905.98 and 2,766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.43, 6,905.98 and 2,766.23 is: 3,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.43 : 6,905.98 = 2,766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.43/6,905.98 = 2,766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.43x = 6,905.98 × 2,766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.43x = 19,103,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,487.61/5,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.32

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