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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.25, 6,901.63 and 2,763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.25, 6,901.63 and 2,763.13 is: 3,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.25 : 6,901.63 = 2,763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.25/6,901.63 = 2,763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.25x = 6,901.63 × 2,763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.25x = 19,070,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,100.90/5,001.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.07

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