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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.77, 6,923.03 and 2,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.77, 6,923.03 and 2,892.27 is: 3,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.77 : 6,923.03 = 2,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.77/6,923.03 = 2,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.77x = 6,923.03 × 2,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.77x = 20,023,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,271.98/5,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.27

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