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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.92, 6,910.89 and 2,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.92, 6,910.89 and 2,769.75 is: 3,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.92 : 6,910.89 = 2,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.92/6,910.89 = 2,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.92x = 6,910.89 × 2,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.92x = 19,141,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141,437.58/5,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.23

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