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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.06, 6,901.43 and 2,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.06, 6,901.43 and 2,763.08 is: 3,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.06 : 6,901.43 = 2,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.06/6,901.43 = 2,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.06x = 6,901.43 × 2,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.06x = 19,069,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069,203.20/5,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.03

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