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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.11, 6,901.49 and 2,762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.11, 6,901.49 and 2,762.98 is: 3,812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.11 : 6,901.49 = 2,762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.11/6,901.49 = 2,762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.11x = 6,901.49 × 2,762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.11x = 19,068,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,678.84/5,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.89

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