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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.22, 6,901.65 and 2,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.22, 6,901.65 and 2,763.25 is: 3,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.22 : 6,901.65 = 2,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.22/6,901.65 = 2,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.22x = 6,901.65 × 2,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.22x = 19,070,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,977.47/5,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.27

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