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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.22, 6,908.91 and 2,882.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.22, 6,908.91 and 2,882.01 is: 3,977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.22 : 6,908.91 = 2,882.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.22/6,908.91 = 2,882.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.22x = 6,908.91 × 2,882.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.22x = 19,911,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,911,579.02/5,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.37

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