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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.51, 6,907.29 and 2,767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.51, 6,907.29 and 2,767.25 is: 3,818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.51 : 6,907.29 = 2,767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.51/6,907.29 = 2,767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.51x = 6,907.29 × 2,767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.51x = 19,114,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,163.72/5,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.63

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