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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.83, 6,910.72 and 2,769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.83, 6,910.72 and 2,769.69 is: 3,822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.83 : 6,910.72 = 2,769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.83/6,910.72 = 2,769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.83x = 6,910.72 × 2,769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.83x = 19,140,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,571.07/5,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.13

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