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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.61, 6,911.35 and 2,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.61, 6,911.35 and 2,770.13 is: 3,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.61 : 6,911.35 = 2,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.61/6,911.35 = 2,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.61x = 6,911.35 × 2,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.61x = 19,145,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145,337.98/5,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.49

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