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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.17, 6,907.91 and 2,767.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.17, 6,907.91 and 2,767.74 is: 3,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.17 : 6,907.91 = 2,767.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.17/6,907.91 = 2,767.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.17x = 6,907.91 × 2,767.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.17x = 19,119,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,119,298.82/5,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.15

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