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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.58, 6,911.87 and 2,770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.58, 6,911.87 and 2,770.49 is: 3,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.58 : 6,911.87 = 2,770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.58/6,911.87 = 2,770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.58x = 6,911.87 × 2,770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.58x = 19,149,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,218.30/5,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.29

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