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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.62, 6,907.68 and 2,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.62, 6,907.68 and 2,767.54 is: 3,819.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.62 : 6,907.68 = 2,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.62/6,907.68 = 2,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.62x = 6,907.68 × 2,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.62x = 19,117,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117,280.71/5,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.16

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