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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.59, 6,908.92 and 2,768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.59, 6,908.92 and 2,768.35 is: 3,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.59 : 6,908.92 = 2,768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.59/6,908.92 = 2,768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.59x = 6,908.92 × 2,768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.59x = 19,126,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126,308.68/5,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.23

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