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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.88, 6,910.84 and 2,769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.88, 6,910.84 and 2,769.88 is: 3,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.88 : 6,910.84 = 2,769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.88/6,910.84 = 2,769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.88x = 6,910.84 × 2,769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.88x = 19,142,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142,197.50/5,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.42

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