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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.37, 6,909.06 and 2,882.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.37, 6,909.06 and 2,882.23 is: 3,977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.37 : 6,909.06 = 2,882.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.37/6,909.06 = 2,882.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.37x = 6,909.06 × 2,882.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.37x = 19,913,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913,500.00/5,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.63

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