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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.20, 6,901.10 and 2,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.20, 6,901.10 and 2,762.52 is: 3,811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.20 : 6,901.10 = 2,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.20/6,901.10 = 2,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.20x = 6,901.10 × 2,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.20x = 19,064,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,064,433.68/5,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.97

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