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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001, 6,901.38 and 2,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001, 6,901.38 and 2,793 is: 3,854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001 : 6,901.38 = 2,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001/6,901.38 = 2,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001x = 6,901.38 × 2,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001x = 19,275,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,275,554.34/5,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.34

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