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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.75, 6,911.53 and 2,770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.75, 6,911.53 and 2,770.27 is: 3,822.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.75 : 6,911.53 = 2,770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.75/6,911.53 = 2,770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.75x = 6,911.53 × 2,770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.75x = 19,146,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,780.01/5,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.67

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