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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.82, 6,912.27 and 2,770.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.82, 6,912.27 and 2,770.85 is: 3,823.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.82 : 6,912.27 = 2,770.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.82/6,912.27 = 2,770.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.82x = 6,912.27 × 2,770.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.82x = 19,152,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,152,828.77/5,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.82

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