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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.59, 6,907.73 and 2,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.59, 6,907.73 and 2,797.59 is: 3,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.59 : 6,907.73 = 2,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.59/6,907.73 = 2,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.59x = 6,907.73 × 2,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.59x = 19,324,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,982.38/5,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.68

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