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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.34, 6,909.57 and 2,768.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.34, 6,909.57 and 2,768.91 is: 3,820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.34 : 6,909.57 = 2,768.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.34/6,909.57 = 2,768.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.34x = 6,909.57 × 2,768.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.34x = 19,131,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131,977.47/5,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.79

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