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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.49, 6,905.21 and 2,766.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.49, 6,905.21 and 2,766.33 is: 3,816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.49 : 6,905.21 = 2,766.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.49/6,905.21 = 2,766.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.49x = 6,905.21 × 2,766.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.49x = 19,102,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,089.58/5,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.99

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