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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.05, 6,912.10 and 2,770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.05, 6,912.10 and 2,770.70 is: 3,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.05 : 6,912.10 = 2,770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.05/6,912.10 = 2,770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.05x = 6,912.10 × 2,770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.05x = 19,151,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,151,355.47/5,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.35

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