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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.08, 6,901.90 and 2,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.08, 6,901.90 and 2,763.16 is: 3,813.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.08 : 6,901.90 = 2,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.08/6,901.90 = 2,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.08x = 6,901.90 × 2,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.08x = 19,071,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071,029.84/5,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.38

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