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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.27, 6,909.51 and 2,911.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.27, 6,909.51 and 2,911.61 is: 4,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.27 : 6,909.51 = 2,911.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.27/6,909.51 = 2,911.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.27x = 6,909.51 × 2,911.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.27x = 20,117,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,798.41/5,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.52

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