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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.95, 6,911.73 and 2,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.95, 6,911.73 and 2,770.52 is: 3,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.95 : 6,911.73 = 2,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.95/6,911.73 = 2,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.95x = 6,911.73 × 2,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.95x = 19,149,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,051.64/5,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.97

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