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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.99, 6,906.52 and 2,766.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.99, 6,906.52 and 2,766.69 is: 3,817.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.99 : 6,906.52 = 2,766.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.99/6,906.52 = 2,766.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.99x = 6,906.52 × 2,766.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.99x = 19,108,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108,199.82/5,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.83

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