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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.66, 6,910.52 and 2,769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.66, 6,910.52 and 2,769.59 is: 3,822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.66 : 6,910.52 = 2,769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.66/6,910.52 = 2,769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.66x = 6,910.52 × 2,769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.66x = 19,139,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139,258.69/5,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.00

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