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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.67, 6,923.06 and 2,778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.67, 6,923.06 and 2,778.59 is: 3,834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.67 : 6,923.06 = 2,778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.67/6,923.06 = 2,778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.67x = 6,923.06 × 2,778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.67x = 19,236,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236,317.62/5,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.48

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