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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.12, 6,901.50 and 2,762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.12, 6,901.50 and 2,762.99 is: 3,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.12 : 6,901.50 = 2,762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.12/6,901.50 = 2,762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.12x = 6,901.50 × 2,762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.12x = 19,068,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,727.16/5,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.90

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