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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.83, 6,976.69 and 2,787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.83, 6,976.69 and 2,787.08 is: 3,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.83 : 6,976.69 = 2,787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.83/6,976.69 = 2,787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.83x = 6,976.69 × 2,787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.83x = 19,444,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444,593.17/5,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.97

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