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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.13, 6,907.08 and 2,797.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.13, 6,907.08 and 2,797.13 is: 3,860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.13 : 6,907.08 = 2,797.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.13/6,907.08 = 2,797.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.13x = 6,907.08 × 2,797.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.13x = 19,320,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,000.68/5,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.04

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