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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.23, 6,910.49 and 2,882.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.23, 6,910.49 and 2,882.84 is: 3,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.23 : 6,910.49 = 2,882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.23/6,910.49 = 2,882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.23x = 6,910.49 × 2,882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.23x = 19,921,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921,788.02/5,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.61

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