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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.44, 6,909.98 and 2,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.44, 6,909.98 and 2,769.14 is: 3,821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.44 : 6,909.98 = 2,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.44/6,909.98 = 2,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.44x = 6,909.98 × 2,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.44x = 19,134,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134,705.45/5,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.25

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