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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.61, 6,909.98 and 2,769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.61, 6,909.98 and 2,769.13 is: 3,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.61 : 6,909.98 = 2,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.61/6,909.98 = 2,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.61x = 6,909.98 × 2,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.61x = 19,134,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134,627.71/5,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.11

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