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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.39, 6,908.72 and 2,768.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.39, 6,908.72 and 2,768.22 is: 3,820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.39 : 6,908.72 = 2,768.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.39/6,908.72 = 2,768.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.39x = 6,908.72 × 2,768.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.39x = 19,124,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124,843.04/5,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.09

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