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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.84, 7,941.47 and 5,010.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.84, 7,941.47 and 5,010.27 is: 6,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.84 : 7,941.47 = 5,010.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.84/7,941.47 = 5,010.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.84x = 7,941.47 × 5,010.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.84x = 39,788,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,788,883.85/5,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.60

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