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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.04, 6,901.32 and 2,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.04, 6,901.32 and 2,762.80 is: 3,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.04 : 6,901.32 = 2,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.04/6,901.32 = 2,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.04x = 6,901.32 × 2,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.04x = 19,066,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066,966.90/5,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.60

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