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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.28, 6,908.84 and 2,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.28, 6,908.84 and 2,768.52 is: 3,820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.28 : 6,908.84 = 2,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.28/6,908.84 = 2,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.28x = 6,908.84 × 2,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.28x = 19,127,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127,261.72/5,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.65

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