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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.55, 6,908.97 and 2,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.55, 6,908.97 and 2,768.38 is: 3,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.55 : 6,908.97 = 2,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.55/6,908.97 = 2,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.55x = 6,908.97 × 2,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.55x = 19,126,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126,618.08/5,006.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.32

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