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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.73, 6,909.01 and 2,768.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.73, 6,909.01 and 2,768.47 is: 3,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.73 : 6,909.01 = 2,768.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.73/6,909.01 = 2,768.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.73x = 6,909.01 × 2,768.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.73x = 19,127,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127,386.91/5,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.34

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