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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.10, 6,901.48 and 2,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.10, 6,901.48 and 2,763.04 is: 3,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.10 : 6,901.48 = 2,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.10/6,901.48 = 2,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.10x = 6,901.48 × 2,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.10x = 19,069,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069,065.30/5,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.97

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