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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.96, 6,908.01 and 2,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.96, 6,908.01 and 2,737.25 is: 3,777.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.96 : 6,908.01 = 2,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.96/6,908.01 = 2,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.96x = 6,908.01 × 2,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.96x = 18,908,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,908,931.47/5,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.29

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