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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.33, 6,901.23 and 2,763.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.33, 6,901.23 and 2,763.07 is: 3,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.33 : 6,901.23 = 2,763.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.33/6,901.23 = 2,763.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.33x = 6,901.23 × 2,763.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.33x = 19,068,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,547.07/5,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.70

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