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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.71, 6,910.43 and 2,769.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.71, 6,910.43 and 2,769.47 is: 3,821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.71 : 6,910.43 = 2,769.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.71/6,910.43 = 2,769.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.71x = 6,910.43 × 2,769.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.71x = 19,138,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138,214.72/5,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.75

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