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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.05, 6,910.72 and 2,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.05, 6,910.72 and 2,769.70 is: 3,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.05 : 6,910.72 = 2,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.05/6,910.72 = 2,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.05x = 6,910.72 × 2,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.05x = 19,140,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,621.18/5,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.97

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