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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.18, 6,901.52 and 2,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.18, 6,901.52 and 2,763.06 is: 3,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.18 : 6,901.52 = 2,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.18/6,901.52 = 2,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.18x = 6,901.52 × 2,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.18x = 19,069,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069,300.04/5,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.96

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