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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.06, 6,908.49 and 2,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.06, 6,908.49 and 2,767.97 is: 3,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.06 : 6,908.49 = 2,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.06/6,908.49 = 2,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.06x = 6,908.49 × 2,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.06x = 19,122,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122,458.52/5,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.86

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