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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.56, 6,909.16 and 2,768.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.56, 6,909.16 and 2,768.59 is: 3,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.56 : 6,909.16 = 2,768.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.56/6,909.16 = 2,768.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.56x = 6,909.16 × 2,768.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.56x = 19,128,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128,651.80/5,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.72

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