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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.74, 6,911.06 and 2,769.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.74, 6,911.06 and 2,769.71 is: 3,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.74 : 6,911.06 = 2,769.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.74/6,911.06 = 2,769.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.74x = 6,911.06 × 2,769.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.74x = 19,141,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141,583.59/5,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.40

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