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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.61, 6,907.62 and 2,767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.61, 6,907.62 and 2,767.43 is: 3,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.61 : 6,907.62 = 2,767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.61/6,907.62 = 2,767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.61x = 6,907.62 × 2,767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.61x = 19,116,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116,382.46/5,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.99

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