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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.08, 6,901.44 and 2,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.08, 6,901.44 and 2,763 is: 3,812.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.08 : 6,901.44 = 2,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.08/6,901.44 = 2,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.08x = 6,901.44 × 2,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.08x = 19,068,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,678.72/5,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.91

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