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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.30, 6,901.22 and 2,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.30, 6,901.22 and 2,763.06 is: 3,812.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.30 : 6,901.22 = 2,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.30/6,901.22 = 2,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.30x = 6,901.22 × 2,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.30x = 19,068,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,484.93/5,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.71

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