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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.23, 6,901.66 and 2,762.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.23, 6,901.66 and 2,762.93 is: 3,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.23 : 6,901.66 = 2,762.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.23/6,901.66 = 2,762.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.23x = 6,901.66 × 2,762.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.23x = 19,068,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,803.46/5,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.82

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